US Bridges

Belt Line RD SB over Dry Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 S of Shady Grove · Structure no. 180570D00570046

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,553
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD SB over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Line RD SB over Dry Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 10,553 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,457 by 2041. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD SB
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.15 S of Shady Grove
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80341, -96.99447
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,553 (2019)
Projected traffic32,457 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 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 SB over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Line RD SB over Dry 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 Belt Line RD SB over Dry Branch carry?

About 10,553 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line RD SB over Dry Branch?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD SB over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.