US Bridges

Hollow Way RD over Browning Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of Meaders LN · Structure no. 1805709H7080001

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollow Way RD over Browning Branch is a concrete slab carrying Hollow Way RD over Browning Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 67 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHollow Way RD
CrossesBrowning Branch
Location0.15 MI SE of Meaders LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88334, -96.81596
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2022)
Projected traffic456 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Hollow Way RD over Browning Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Hollow Way RD 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 Hollow Way RD over Browning Branch carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hollow Way RD over Browning Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hollow Way RD over Browning Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.