US Bridges

Polk ST over Woody Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Red Bird LN · Structure no. 1805709P6090004

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,488
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polk ST over Woody Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Polk ST over Woody Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 87 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 9,488 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,283 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPolk ST
CrossesWoody Branch
Location0.2 MI S of Red Bird LN
RouteCity Street 163
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6703, -96.84004
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,488 (2019)
Projected traffic13,283 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Polk ST over Woody Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Polk ST over Woody 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 Polk ST over Woody Branch carry?

About 9,488 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Polk ST over Woody Branch?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Polk ST over Woody Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.