US Bridges

Prairie LN over Trailwood Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Polo RD · Structure no. 180570F69522001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
764
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie LN over Trailwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Prairie LN over Trailwood Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 764 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 956 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPrairie LN
CrossesTrailwood Branch
Location0.4 MI S of Polo RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65283, -97.02098
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2022)
Projected traffic956 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 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 Prairie LN over Trailwood Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie LN over Trailwood 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Prairie LN over Trailwood Branch carry?

About 764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Prairie LN over Trailwood Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie LN over Trailwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.