US Bridges

Skyline Rd. over Henry Branch

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Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 1382 · Structure no. 180570F80814001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,530
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skyline Rd. over Henry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Skyline Rd. over Henry Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,540 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSkyline Rd.
CrossesHenry Branch
Location0.2 MI W of FM 1382
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73761, -96.99846
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2019)
Projected traffic3,540 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Skyline Rd. over Henry Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyline Rd. over Henry 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 Skyline Rd. over Henry Branch carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Skyline Rd. over Henry Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Skyline Rd. over Henry Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.