US Bridges

Clara ST over Cedar Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Maple Ave · Structure no. 1805709C3910001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
678
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clara ST over Cedar Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Clara ST over Cedar 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 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 796 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClara ST
CrossesCedar Branch
Location0.1 MI E of Maple Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8163, -96.82608
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2022)
Projected traffic796 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Clara ST over Cedar Branch built?

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

What condition is Clara ST over Cedar 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Clara ST over Cedar Branch carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Clara ST over Cedar Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Clara ST over Cedar Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.