US Bridges

Harry Hines Blvd over Cedar Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Market Center · Structure no. 1805709H1920011

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,489
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Hines Blvd over Cedar Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Harry Hines Blvd over Cedar Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 30,489 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,680 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarry Hines Blvd
CrossesCedar Branch
Location0.1 MI E of Market Center
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80557, -96.82768
Functional classUrban Collector

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,489 (2022)
Projected traffic45,680 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry Hines Blvd over Cedar Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry Hines Blvd over Cedar 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 Harry Hines Blvd over Cedar Branch carry?

About 30,489 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harry Hines Blvd over Cedar Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Harry Hines Blvd over Cedar Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.