US Bridges

Luna RD over Galloway Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Spur 348 · Structure no. 1805709L8520003

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,346
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luna RD over Galloway Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Luna RD over Galloway Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 58 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 2,346 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,458 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLuna RD
CrossesGalloway Branch
Location0.2 MI N of Spur 348
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87288, -96.91979
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic2,346 (2023)
Projected traffic3,458 by 2041
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Luna RD over Galloway Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Luna 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Luna RD over Galloway Branch carry?

About 2,346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Luna RD over Galloway Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Luna RD over Galloway Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.