US Bridges

E Center ST over Mauk Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of Main ST · Structure no. 180570K00535001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Center ST over Mauk Branch is a concrete culvert carrying E Center ST over Mauk Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Center ST
CrossesMauk Branch
Location0.55 MI E of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65088, -96.89931
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2021)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 E Center ST over Mauk Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Center ST over Mauk Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does E Center ST over Mauk Branch carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Center ST over Mauk Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns E Center ST over Mauk Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.