US Bridges

Westmoreland RD over Heath Creek Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of Pleasant Rn · Structure no. 180570J01360003

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,221
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westmoreland RD over Heath Creek Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westmoreland RD over Heath Creek Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,221 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWestmoreland RD
CrossesHeath Creek Branch
Location0.6 MI S of Pleasant Rn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59488, -96.87412
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,221 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westmoreland RD over Heath Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westmoreland RD over Heath Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Westmoreland RD over Heath Creek Branch carry?

About 6,221 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Westmoreland RD over Heath Creek Branch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Westmoreland RD over Heath Creek Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.