US Bridges

Malibu Drive over Galloway Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Southwell RD · Structure no. 1805709M0590001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
759
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malibu Drive over Galloway Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Malibu Drive over Galloway Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,121 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMalibu Drive
CrossesGalloway Branch
Location0.2 MI S of Southwell RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88346, -96.90059
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 inspectionApril 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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2022)
Projected traffic8,121 by 2037
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 Malibu Drive over Galloway Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malibu Drive over Galloway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Malibu Drive over Galloway Branch carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Malibu Drive over Galloway Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Malibu Drive over Galloway Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.