US Bridges

Main RD over Joe Pool Lake Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of Lk Ridge Pk · Structure no. 180570F99998001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Main RD over Joe Pool Lake Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Main RD over Joe Pool Lake Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMain RD
CrossesJoe Pool Lake Trib
Location1.0 MI E of Lk Ridge Pk
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63365, -97.03055
Functional classRural 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2022)
Projected traffic196 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Main RD over Joe Pool Lake Trib built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main RD over Joe Pool Lake Trib 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 Main RD over Joe Pool Lake Trib carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main RD over Joe Pool Lake Trib?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Main RD over Joe Pool Lake Trib?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).