US Bridges

Lakehill Court over Browning Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Inwood RD · Structure no. 1805709L1440001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakehill Court over Browning Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lakehill Court over Browning Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLakehill Court
CrossesBrowning Branch
Location0.05 MI W of Inwood RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87681, -96.822
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 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2022)
Projected traffic255 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Lakehill Court over Browning Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakehill Court 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 Lakehill Court over Browning Branch carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lakehill Court over Browning Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Lakehill Court over Browning Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.