US Bridges

S Polk ST over Elmwood Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of Illinois Ave · Structure no. 1805709P6120001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Polk ST over Elmwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S Polk ST over Elmwood Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Polk ST
CrossesElmwood Branch
Location0.8 MI N of Illinois Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73229, -96.84008
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 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 S Polk ST over Elmwood Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Polk ST over Elmwood 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S Polk ST over Elmwood Branch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Polk ST over Elmwood Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns S Polk ST over Elmwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.