US Bridges

Lomo Alto DR SB over Cedar Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · At Dallas North Tollway · Structure no. 1805709L7120001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lomo Alto DR SB over Cedar Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lomo Alto DR SB over Cedar Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLomo Alto DR SB
CrossesCedar Branch
LocationAt Dallas North Tollway
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81949, -96.81723
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic1,250 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Lomo Alto DR SB over Cedar Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lomo Alto DR SB over Cedar 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lomo Alto DR SB over Cedar Branch carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lomo Alto DR SB over Cedar Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lomo Alto DR SB over Cedar Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.