US Bridges

Belt Line RD over Oakwood Branch

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Dallas County, Texas · 6.20 MI NE of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570AA0220050

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,017
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over Oakwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Belt Line RD over Oakwood Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 3,017 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesOakwood Branch
Location6.20 MI NE of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6475, -96.61871
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,017 (2019)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Belt Line RD over Oakwood Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Line RD over Oakwood 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Belt Line RD over Oakwood Branch carry?

About 3,017 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line RD over Oakwood Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Belt Line RD over Oakwood Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.