US Bridges

Thousand Oaks Blvd over Dry Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570D08987001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,253
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thousand Oaks Blvd over Dry Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thousand Oaks Blvd over Dry Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,253 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,754 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesThousand Oaks Blvd
CrossesDry Branch
Location0.10 MI W of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81089, -96.99467
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,253 (2019)
Projected traffic1,754 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thousand Oaks Blvd over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thousand Oaks Blvd 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 Thousand Oaks Blvd over Dry Branch carry?

About 1,253 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Thousand Oaks Blvd over Dry Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Thousand Oaks Blvd over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.