US Bridges

Pioneer DR over Dry Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570D06960005

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,147
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer DR over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pioneer DR over Dry Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 14,147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,874 by 2037. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPioneer DR
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.20 MI W of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82872, -96.99716
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 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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,147 (2019)
Projected traffic20,874 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pioneer DR over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer DR 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 Pioneer DR over Dry Branch carry?

About 14,147 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer DR over Dry Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer DR over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.