US Bridges

N Shiloh RD over Keen Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI N Forest LN · Structure no. 180570B13359005

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,025
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Shiloh RD over Keen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N Shiloh RD over Keen Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 66 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 16,025 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Shiloh RD
CrossesKeen Branch
Location0.3 MI N Forest LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91367, -96.66534
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,025 (2022)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Shiloh RD over Keen Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is N Shiloh RD over Keen Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does N Shiloh RD over Keen Branch carry?

About 16,025 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N Shiloh RD over Keen Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns N Shiloh RD over Keen Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.