US Bridges

Wintergreen RD over Deep Branch Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of Ames RD · Structure no. 180570M01200001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,084
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wintergreen RD over Deep Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wintergreen RD over Deep Branch Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6,084 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,530 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWintergreen RD
CrossesDeep Branch Creek
Location0.10 MI SW of Ames RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61823, -96.79051
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,084 (2022)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wintergreen RD over Deep Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wintergreen RD over Deep Branch Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wintergreen RD over Deep Branch Creek carry?

About 6,084 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wintergreen RD over Deep Branch Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wintergreen RD over Deep Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.