US Bridges

Belt Line RD over Kiowa Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI East of Preston RD · Structure no. 1805709B2610037

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,424
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over Kiowa Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Line RD over Kiowa Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 9,424 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,467 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesKiowa Branch
Location0.4 MI East of Preston RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95023, -96.79885
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,424 (2019)
Projected traffic20,467 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Line RD over Kiowa Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Line RD over Kiowa 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 Kiowa Branch carry?

About 9,424 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Belt Line RD over Kiowa Branch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD over Kiowa Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.