US Bridges

Centerville RD over Mills Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.55 MI N of Miller RD · Structure no. 180570B02691007

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,686
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerville RD over Mills Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centerville RD over Mills 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 20,686 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCenterville RD
CrossesMills Branch
Location0.55 MI N of Miller RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90128, -96.60043
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,686 (2019)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centerville RD over Mills Branch built?

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

What condition is Centerville RD over Mills 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 Centerville RD over Mills Branch carry?

About 20,686 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Centerville RD over Mills Branch?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Centerville RD over Mills Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.