US Bridges

Lucas DR over Cedar Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of Harry Hines · Structure no. 1805709L8230001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,856
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucas DR over Cedar Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lucas DR over Cedar Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 2,856 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,998 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLucas DR
CrossesCedar Branch
Location0.1 MI NE of Harry Hines
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80637, -96.82826
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,856 (2019)
Projected traffic3,998 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucas DR over Cedar Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucas DR over Cedar 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lucas DR over Cedar Branch carry?

About 2,856 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lucas DR over Cedar Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Lucas DR over Cedar Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.