US Bridges

Rock Island RD over Dry Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570D07580005

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,903
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Island RD over Dry Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock Island RD over Dry Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,903 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,057 by 2037. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Island RD
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.1 MI W of Belt Line RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81556, -96.99477
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,903 (2019)
Projected traffic8,057 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 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 Rock Island RD over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Island 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 Rock Island RD over Dry Branch carry?

About 4,903 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rock Island RD over Dry Branch?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Island RD over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.