US Bridges

Spring Valley RD over Lois Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of S Greenville · Structure no. 180570E02905002

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Valley RD over Lois Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Valley RD over Lois Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Valley RD
CrossesLois Branch
Location0.35 MI E of S Greenville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94007, -96.72717
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
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2011)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 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 Spring Valley RD over Lois Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Spring Valley RD over Lois 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 Spring Valley RD over Lois Branch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Spring Valley RD over Lois Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Valley RD over Lois Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.