US Bridges

Matthew RD over Trailwood Branch

Poor

Dallas County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570F59161002

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,102
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matthew RD over Trailwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Matthew RD over Trailwood Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,102 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,743 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMatthew RD
CrossesTrailwood Branch
Location1.8 MI S of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65204, -97.02789
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,102 (2019)
Projected traffic5,743 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Matthew RD over Trailwood Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matthew RD over Trailwood Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Matthew RD over Trailwood Branch carry?

About 4,102 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Matthew RD over Trailwood Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Matthew RD over Trailwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.