US Bridges

North First ST over Bradfield Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of Ave B · Structure no. 180570B13474040

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,012
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North First ST over Bradfield Branch is a concrete culvert carrying North First ST over Bradfield Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,012 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth First ST
CrossesBradfield Branch
Location1.10 MI N of Ave B
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92769, -96.63068
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,012 (2014)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North First ST over Bradfield Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is North First ST over Bradfield Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does North First ST over Bradfield Branch carry?

About 18,012 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North First ST over Bradfield Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns North First ST over Bradfield Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.