US Bridges

Polo RD over Fish Creek Tributary

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of Lake Ridge · Structure no. 180570F68886001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,015
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polo RD over Fish Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Polo RD over Fish Creek Tributary in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,015 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,301 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPolo RD
CrossesFish Creek Tributary
Location1.0 MI E of Lake Ridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65831, -97.01958
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,015 (2019)
Projected traffic3,301 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Polo RD over Fish Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Polo RD over Fish Creek Tributary 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Polo RD over Fish Creek Tributary carry?

About 4,015 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Polo RD over Fish Creek Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Polo RD over Fish Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.