US Bridges

Carmel DR over Trib of Hutton Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Heads Lane · Structure no. 180570H00470001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
791
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmel DR over Trib of Hutton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Carmel DR over Trib of Hutton Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 791 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarmel DR
CrossesTrib of Hutton Branch
Location0.10 MI E of Heads Lane
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97386, -96.87125
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic791 (2019)
Projected traffic375 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 Carmel DR over Trib of Hutton Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmel DR over Trib of Hutton 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 Carmel DR over Trib of Hutton Branch carry?

About 791 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Carmel DR over Trib of Hutton Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Carmel DR over Trib of Hutton Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.