US Bridges

Joe Field RD over Galloway Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · At Ables RD · Structure no. 1805709J6360001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,725
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Field RD over Galloway Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Joe Field RD 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 3,725 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,332 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Field RD
CrossesGalloway Branch
LocationAt Ables RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89287, -96.89421
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,725 (2022)
Projected traffic5,332 by 2037
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 Joe Field RD over Galloway Branch built?

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

What condition is Joe Field RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Joe Field RD over Galloway Branch carry?

About 3,725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Joe Field RD over Galloway Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Field RD over Galloway Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.