US Bridges

E Polo RD over Trib Mountain Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of S Carrier Pkw · Structure no. 180570F68888001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
92 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,015
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Polo RD over Trib Mountain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Polo RD over Trib Mountain Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,015 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,621 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Polo RD
CrossesTrib Mountain Creek
Location0.2 MI E of S Carrier Pkw
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65761, -97.00137
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,015 (2019)
Projected traffic5,621 by 2039
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 E Polo RD over Trib Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Polo RD over Trib Mountain Creek 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 E Polo RD over Trib Mountain Creek carry?

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

How long is E Polo RD over Trib Mountain Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns E Polo RD over Trib Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.