US Bridges

W Shady Grove over Dry Branch Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570F78672020

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,386
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Shady Grove over Dry Branch Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Shady Grove over Dry Branch Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,386 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,340 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Shady Grove
CrossesDry Branch Creek
Location0.05 MI W of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8051, -96.9954
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,386 (2019)
Projected traffic10,340 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 W Shady Grove over Dry Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Shady Grove over Dry Branch 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 W Shady Grove over Dry Branch Creek carry?

About 7,386 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Shady Grove over Dry Branch Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns W Shady Grove over Dry Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.