US Bridges

Mulberry RD over Brockway Branch

Fair

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of FM 3097 · Structure no. 181990C00508001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulberry RD over Brockway Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mulberry RD over Brockway Branch in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMulberry RD
CrossesBrockway Branch
Location0.20 MI NE of FM 3097
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88582, -96.46202
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2019)
Projected traffic30 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 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 Mulberry RD over Brockway Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulberry RD over Brockway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mulberry RD over Brockway Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mulberry RD over Brockway Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mulberry RD over Brockway Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.