US Bridges

Belt Line RD over Halls Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of Blue Grove · Structure no. 180570M00100055

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,111
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over Halls Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Belt Line RD over Halls Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,250 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesHalls Branch
Location0.75 MI E of Blue Grove
RouteCity Street 50
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58499, -96.75796
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,111 (2023)
Projected traffic9,250 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Belt Line RD over Halls Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Line RD over Halls 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Belt Line RD over Halls Branch carry?

About 4,111 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Belt Line RD over Halls Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Belt Line RD over Halls Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.