US Bridges

Dallas N Tollway over Browning Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of Royal LN · Structure no. 1805709D0470205

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125,690
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Dallas N Tollway over Browning Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dallas N Tollway over Browning Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967, 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 125,690 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,970 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDallas N Tollway
CrossesBrowning Branch
Location0.35 MI S of Royal LN
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88973, -96.80856
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,690 (2017)
Projected traffic175,970 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dallas N Tollway over Browning Branch built?

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

What condition is Dallas N Tollway over Browning 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 Dallas N Tollway over Browning Branch carry?

About 125,690 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dallas N Tollway over Browning Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Dallas N Tollway over Browning Branch?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.