US Bridges

S Greenville Ave over Lois Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Centennial · Structure no. 180570E01375010

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,775
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Greenville Ave over Lois Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S Greenville Ave over Lois 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,775 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Greenville Ave
CrossesLois Branch
Location0.1 MI S of Centennial
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93758, -96.73423
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,775 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Greenville Ave over Lois Branch built?

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

What condition is S Greenville Ave over Lois Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does S Greenville Ave over Lois Branch carry?

About 8,775 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Greenville Ave over Lois Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns S Greenville Ave over Lois Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.