FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOUTH POLK ST NB

Carrying SOUTH POLK ST NB over SOUTH POLK ST NB

2.5 MI E OF US 67, Dallas, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH POLK ST NB

The SOUTH POLK ST NB bridge in Dallas, Texas carries SOUTH POLK ST NB over SOUTH POLK ST NB. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 156,880 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SOUTH POLK ST NB compares

3,231
Bridges in Dallas · 18 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
156,880 vehicles/day
Structure Number
180570237404441

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH POLK ST NB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SOUTH POLK ST NB against other structures in Dallas and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SOUTH POLK ST NB?

SOUTH POLK ST NB in Dallas, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SOUTH POLK ST NB inspected?

SOUTH POLK ST NB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 156,880 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH POLK ST NB is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SOUTH POLK ST NB?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for SOUTH POLK ST NB.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH POLK ST NB?

Ownership is not specified for SOUTH POLK ST NB in the NBI.

How old is SOUTH POLK ST NB and does age affect safety?

SOUTH POLK ST NB was built in 1974, making it 52 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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