US Bridges

Glenda Lane over Galloway Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.03 MI W of Ables LN · Structure no. 1805709G3270001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
876
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenda Lane over Galloway Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Glenda Lane over Galloway Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 876 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,254 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesGlenda Lane
CrossesGalloway Branch
Location0.03 MI W of Ables LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88973, -96.89457
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic876 (2022)
Projected traffic1,254 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Glenda Lane over Galloway Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenda Lane over Galloway 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 Glenda Lane over Galloway Branch carry?

About 876 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Glenda Lane over Galloway Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Glenda Lane over Galloway Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.