US Bridges

Conflans RD over Dry Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570D01920005

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,005
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conflans RD over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Conflans RD over Dry Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5,005 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,761 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesConflans RD
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.2 MI W of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82183, -96.99769
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,005 (2019)
Projected traffic7,761 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Conflans RD over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conflans RD 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 Conflans RD over Dry Branch carry?

About 5,005 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Conflans RD over Dry Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Conflans RD over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.