US Bridges

Audelia Road over Audelia Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Forest LN · Structure no. 1805709A7380001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,206
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Audelia Road over Audelia Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Audelia Road over Audelia Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 17,206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,808 by 2031. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAudelia Road
CrossesAudelia Branch
Location0.1 MI S of Forest LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90859, -96.71775
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,206 (2019)
Projected traffic7,808 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Audelia Road over Audelia Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Audelia Road over Audelia 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Audelia Road over Audelia Branch carry?

About 17,206 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Audelia Road over Audelia Branch?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Audelia Road over Audelia Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.