US Bridges

Shadow Way over Audelia Branch Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Candlebrook · Structure no. 1805709S2790002

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadow Way over Audelia Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Shadow Way over Audelia Branch Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 455 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShadow Way
CrossesAudelia Branch Trib
Location0.1 MI E of Candlebrook
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9168, -96.71145
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2011)
Projected traffic330 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 Trib built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shadow Way over Audelia Branch Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Shadow Way over Audelia Branch Trib carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Shadow Way over Audelia Branch Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Shadow Way over Audelia Branch Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.