US Bridges

Bent Branch DR over Hackberry Creek Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · Int. Royal & Bent Branch · Structure no. 180570D00593001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,793
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bent Branch DR over Hackberry Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bent Branch DR over Hackberry Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,793 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,493 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBent Branch DR
CrossesHackberry Creek Trib
LocationInt. Royal & Bent Branch
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91177, -96.99161
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,793 (2022)
Projected traffic3,493 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bent Branch DR over Hackberry Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bent Branch DR over Hackberry Creek Trib 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 Bent Branch DR over Hackberry Creek Trib carry?

About 2,793 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bent Branch DR over Hackberry Creek Trib?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bent Branch DR over Hackberry Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.