US Bridges

Miller RD over Dixon Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Plano RD · Structure no. 1805709M6140027

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,941
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller RD over Dixon Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Miller RD over Dixon Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 27,941 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMiller RD
CrossesDixon Branch
Location0.15 MI E of Plano RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89453, -96.69808
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,941 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Miller RD over Dixon Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller RD over Dixon 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Miller RD over Dixon Branch carry?

About 27,941 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Miller RD over Dixon Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Miller RD over Dixon Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.