US Bridges

Second ST over Keller Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Dallas Ave · Structure no. 180570M01225001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second ST over Keller Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Second ST over Keller Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 950 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSecond ST
CrossesKeller Branch
Location0.30 MI E of Dallas Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59352, -96.75077
Functional classUrban Local

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; 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic530 (2011)
Projected traffic950 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Second ST over Keller Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second ST over Keller 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 Second ST over Keller Branch carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Second ST over Keller Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Second ST over Keller Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.