US Bridges

Cliff Crk Crossing over Woody Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of Kirnwood DR · Structure no. 180570LF8003001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cliff Crk Crossing over Woody Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cliff Crk Crossing over Woody Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCliff Crk Crossing
CrossesWoody Branch
Location0.20 MI NW of Kirnwood DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65479, -96.873
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2021)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cliff Crk Crossing over Woody Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cliff Crk Crossing over Woody 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cliff Crk Crossing over Woody Branch carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cliff Crk Crossing over Woody Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Cliff Crk Crossing over Woody Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.