US Bridges

Parker DR over Mills Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of SH 66 · Structure no. 180570B09118001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,308
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker DR over Mills Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Parker DR over Mills Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,308 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,650 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParker DR
CrossesMills Branch
Location0.05 MI N of SH 66
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90887, -96.62184
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,308 (2022)
Projected traffic2,650 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker DR over Mills Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker DR 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 Parker DR over Mills Branch carry?

About 1,308 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Parker DR over Mills Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Parker DR over Mills Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.