US Bridges

Luna RD over Trib of Hutton Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Valwood Pkwy · Structure no. 180570H01757011

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,667
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luna RD over Trib of Hutton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Luna RD over Trib of Hutton Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 19,667 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLuna RD
CrossesTrib of Hutton Branch
Location0.1 MI N of Valwood Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93828, -96.92512
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,667 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Luna RD over Trib of Hutton Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luna RD over Trib of 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 over Trib of Hutton Branch carry?

About 19,667 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Luna RD over Trib of Hutton Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Luna RD over Trib of Hutton Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.