US Bridges

Maple Ave over Cedar Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of Inwood RD · Structure no. 1805709M0980002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,111
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Ave over Cedar Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Maple Ave over Cedar Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 19,111 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,755 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Ave
CrossesCedar Branch
Location0.6 MI S of Inwood RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81496, -96.82748
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
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 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 traffic19,111 (2014)
Projected traffic26,755 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Ave over Cedar Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Ave 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 Maple Ave over Cedar Branch carry?

About 19,111 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Maple Ave over Cedar Branch?

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

Who owns Maple Ave over Cedar Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.