US Bridges

Emerald Lane over Richards Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Royal LN · Structure no. 1805709E5720001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,499
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerald Lane over Richards Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Emerald Lane over Richards Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,499 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,120 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEmerald Lane
CrossesRichards Branch
Location0.15 MI N of Royal LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89788, -96.89928
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,499 (2019)
Projected traffic9,120 by 2031
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 Emerald Lane over Richards Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerald Lane over Richards 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Emerald Lane over Richards Branch carry?

About 2,499 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Emerald Lane over Richards Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Emerald Lane over Richards Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.