US Bridges

Via Del Norte DR over Trib of Hutton Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Keller Spring · Structure no. 180570H03115001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via Del Norte DR over Trib of Hutton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Via Del Norte DR over Trib of Hutton Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVia Del Norte DR
CrossesTrib of Hutton Branch
Location0.1 MI S of Keller Spring
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97019, -96.87659
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2019)
Projected traffic231 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 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 Via Del Norte DR over Trib of Hutton Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Via Del Norte DR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Via Del Norte DR over Trib of Hutton Branch carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Via Del Norte DR over Trib of Hutton Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Via Del Norte DR over Trib of Hutton Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.