US Bridges

King Lane over Keen Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Walnut ST · Structure no. 180570B06098001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Lane over Keen Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying King Lane over Keen Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKing Lane
CrossesKeen Branch
Location0.15 MI S of Walnut ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91452, -96.66915
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King Lane over Keen Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is King Lane over Keen Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does King Lane over Keen Branch carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is King Lane over Keen Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns King Lane over Keen Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.