US Bridges

Mediterranean Dr. over E Prong Dixon Brnch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of NW Highway · Structure no. 1805709M4400001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mediterranean Dr. over E Prong Dixon Brnch is a concrete culvert carrying Mediterranean Dr. over E Prong Dixon Brnch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMediterranean Dr.
CrossesE Prong Dixon Brnch
Location0.40 MI N of NW Highway
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87025, -96.69723
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic199 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mediterranean Dr. over E Prong Dixon Brnch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mediterranean Dr. over E Prong Dixon Brnch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Mediterranean Dr. over E Prong Dixon Brnch carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mediterranean Dr. over E Prong Dixon Brnch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mediterranean Dr. over E Prong Dixon Brnch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.