US Bridges

Shadow Way over Audelia Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Audelia RD · Structure no. 1805709S2790001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,118
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadow Way over Audelia Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Shadow Way over Audelia 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 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 2,118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShadow Way
CrossesAudelia Branch
Location0.1 MI E of Audelia RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91681, -96.7168
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,118 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 Shadow Way over Audelia Branch built?

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

What condition is Shadow Way over Audelia 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 2022.

How much traffic does Shadow Way over Audelia Branch carry?

About 2,118 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Shadow Way over Audelia Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Shadow Way over Audelia Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.