US Bridges

Broadway ST over Hutton Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570H00375131

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,701
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway ST over Hutton Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Broadway ST over Hutton Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3,701 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,490 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway ST
CrossesHutton Branch
Location0.2 MI N of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95688, -96.9103
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,701 (2019)
Projected traffic13,490 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway ST over Hutton Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway ST over Hutton 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway ST over Hutton Branch carry?

About 3,701 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadway ST over Hutton Branch?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway ST over Hutton Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.