US Bridges

Luna RD SB over Hutton Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570H01757010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,652
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luna RD SB over Hutton Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Luna RD SB over Hutton Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 9,652 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLuna RD SB
CrossesHutton Branch
Location0.3 MI S of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94751, -96.92508
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,652 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Luna RD SB over Hutton Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luna RD SB 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 Luna RD SB over Hutton Branch carry?

About 9,652 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Luna RD SB over Hutton Branch?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Luna RD SB over Hutton Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.