US Bridges

S Austin ST over Corinth Street

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI SW of Lamar ST · Structure no. 1805709C6210001

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,108
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Austin ST over Corinth Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Austin ST over Corinth Street in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 12,108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 240 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Austin ST
CrossesCorinth Street
Location0.15 MI SW of Lamar ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76328, -96.79147
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width240 ft (73.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,108 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Austin ST over Corinth Street built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Austin ST over Corinth Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does S Austin ST over Corinth Street carry?

About 12,108 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Austin ST over Corinth Street?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 240 ft wide.

Who owns S Austin ST over Corinth Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.