US Bridges

Belt Line RD over Arapaho Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Preston · Structure no. 1805709B2610036

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,517
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over Arapaho Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Belt Line RD over Arapaho Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 58 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 20,517 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesArapaho Branch
Location0.5 MI E of Preston
RouteCity Street 50
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95066, -96.78471
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,517 (2019)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Belt Line RD over Arapaho Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Belt Line RD over Arapaho 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Belt Line RD over Arapaho Branch carry?

About 20,517 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Belt Line RD over Arapaho Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Belt Line RD over Arapaho Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.