US Bridges

Davidson DR over Mills Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Curtis DR · Structure no. 180570B13540002

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davidson DR over Mills Branch is a concrete slab carrying Davidson DR over Mills Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 103 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDavidson DR
CrossesMills Branch
Location0.1 MI E of Curtis DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90806, -96.61496
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2019)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2031
Trucks5%
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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davidson DR over Mills Branch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

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

About 29 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Davidson DR over Mills Branch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Davidson DR over Mills Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.