US Bridges

El Patio Drive over Dixon Branch Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of Hermosa · Structure no. 1805709E3280001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Patio Drive over Dixon Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying El Patio Drive over Dixon Branch Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEl Patio Drive
CrossesDixon Branch Trib
Location0.1 MI NW of Hermosa
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83494, -96.69356
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 El Patio Drive over Dixon Branch Trib built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Patio Drive over Dixon Branch Trib 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 El Patio Drive over Dixon Branch Trib carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is El Patio Drive over Dixon Branch Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns El Patio Drive over Dixon Branch Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.