US Bridges

Prairie View Blvd over Hollings Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW of Lake Ridge · Structure no. 180570S00670001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,317
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie View Blvd over Hollings Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Prairie View Blvd over Hollings Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,317 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,244 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPrairie View Blvd
CrossesHollings Branch
Location0.5 MI SW of Lake Ridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54992, -97.00327
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic2,317 (2019)
Projected traffic3,244 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Prairie View Blvd over Hollings Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie View Blvd over Hollings 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Prairie View Blvd over Hollings Branch carry?

About 2,317 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Prairie View Blvd over Hollings Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Prairie View Blvd over Hollings Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.