US Bridges

Joe Wilson RD over Bentle Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of Cedar Hill · Structure no. 180570K01740001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,208
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Wilson RD over Bentle Branch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Joe Wilson RD over Bentle Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 6,208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Wilson RD
CrossesBentle Branch
Location0.1 MI SE of Cedar Hill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62438, -96.92564
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,208 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Wilson RD over Bentle Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Wilson RD over Bentle 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Joe Wilson RD over Bentle Branch carry?

About 6,208 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Joe Wilson RD over Bentle Branch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Wilson RD over Bentle Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.