US Bridges

Preston Oaks Road over Oto Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI West of Preston RD · Structure no. 1805709P7510001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,004
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston Oaks Road over Oto Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Preston Oaks Road over Oto Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 12,004 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,299 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPreston Oaks Road
CrossesOto Branch
Location0.2 MI West of Preston RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94205, -96.80704
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,004 (2019)
Projected traffic11,299 by 2037
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 Preston Oaks Road over Oto Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston Oaks Road over Oto 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Preston Oaks Road over Oto Branch carry?

About 12,004 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Preston Oaks Road over Oto Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Preston Oaks Road over Oto Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.