US Bridges

Josey Lane over Hutton Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Keller Spring · Structure no. 180570H01570004

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,235
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Josey Lane over Hutton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Josey Lane over Hutton Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 95 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 26,235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57,300 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJosey Lane
CrossesHutton Branch
Location0.1 MI S of Keller Spring
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96855, -96.89009
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,235 (2019)
Projected traffic57,300 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Josey Lane over Hutton Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Josey Lane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Josey Lane over Hutton Branch carry?

About 26,235 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Josey Lane over Hutton Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Josey Lane over Hutton Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.