US Bridges

Kelly Blvd over Hutton Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Trinity Mills · Structure no. 180570H01595001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,442
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly Blvd over Hutton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Kelly Blvd over Hutton Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 9,442 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKelly Blvd
CrossesHutton Branch
Location0.1 MI S of Trinity Mills
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98259, -96.86946
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,442 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelly Blvd over Hutton Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelly Blvd 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 Kelly Blvd over Hutton Branch carry?

About 9,442 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kelly Blvd over Hutton Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Kelly Blvd over Hutton Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.