US Bridges

Bruton RD over Hickory Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · At Peachtree Intersection · Structure no. 180570N00160002

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruton RD over Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bruton RD over Hickory Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 95 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 10,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,000 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBruton RD
CrossesHickory Creek
LocationAt Peachtree Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74864, -96.62781
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2011)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 Bruton RD over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Bruton RD over Hickory 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bruton RD over Hickory Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bruton RD over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Bruton RD over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.