US Bridges

Midway Road over Hutton Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI N Keller Sp. Rd. · Structure no. 180570P00100003

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,739
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Road over Hutton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Midway Road over Hutton Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 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 27,739 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,942 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMidway Road
CrossesHutton Branch
Location0.2 MI N Keller Sp. Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9728, -96.84306
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,739 (2019)
Projected traffic46,942 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midway Road over Hutton Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Midway Road over Hutton 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Midway Road over Hutton Branch carry?

About 27,739 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Midway Road over Hutton Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Midway Road over Hutton Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.