US Bridges

LA Manga DR over Kiowa Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of Hillcrest RD · Structure no. 1805709L0250001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,963
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Manga DR over Kiowa Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA Manga DR over Kiowa 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 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 1,963 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA Manga DR
CrossesKiowa Branch
Location0.30 MI W of Hillcrest RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97168, -96.78935
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,963 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 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 LA Manga DR over Kiowa Branch built?

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

What condition is LA Manga DR over Kiowa 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA Manga DR over Kiowa Branch carry?

About 1,963 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is LA Manga DR over Kiowa Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns LA Manga DR over Kiowa Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.