US Bridges

SW Medical Center over Knights Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 50 Ft N of Inwood Road · Structure no. 1805709M4340001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
108 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,299
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Medical Center over Knights Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SW Medical Center over Knights Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6,299 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2037. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Medical Center
CrossesKnights Branch
Location50 Ft N of Inwood Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81407, -96.84753
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 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 traffic6,299 (2019)
Projected traffic340 by 2037
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 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 SW Medical Center over Knights Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Medical Center over Knights 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SW Medical Center over Knights Branch carry?

About 6,299 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SW Medical Center over Knights Branch?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SW Medical Center over Knights Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.