US Bridges

Boedeker ST over Royal Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Royal LN · Structure no. 1805709B5110001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boedeker ST over Royal Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Boedeker ST over Royal Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 10,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBoedeker ST
CrossesRoyal Branch
Location0.10 MI S of Royal LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89372, -96.77943
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2012)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boedeker ST over Royal Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boedeker ST over Royal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Boedeker ST over Royal Branch carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Boedeker ST over Royal Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Boedeker ST over Royal Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.