US Bridges

Eighth ST over Halls Branch Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of N Elm ST · Structure no. 180570M01255001

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,215
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eighth ST over Halls Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eighth ST over Halls Branch Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 68 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 1,215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEighth ST
CrossesHalls Branch Creek
Location0.05 MI E of N Elm ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59994, -96.76097
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2019)
Projected traffic3,500 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 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 Eighth ST over Halls Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Eighth ST over Halls Branch Creek 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 Eighth ST over Halls Branch Creek carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Eighth ST over Halls Branch Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Eighth ST over Halls Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.