SW MEDICAL CENTER
Carrying SW MEDICAL CENTER over KNIGHTS BRANCH
50 FT N OF INWOOD ROAD, Dallas, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SW MEDICAL CENTER
The SW MEDICAL CENTER bridge in Dallas, Texas carries SW MEDICAL CENTER over KNIGHTS BRANCH. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 10 sections, stretching 32.9 meters (108 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 340 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SW MEDICAL CENTER compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1998
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 10
- Structure Length
- 32.9 m (108 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 340 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1805709M4340001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SW MEDICAL CENTER 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 SW MEDICAL CENTER 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 SW MEDICAL CENTER?
SW MEDICAL CENTER in Dallas, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SW MEDICAL CENTER inspected?
SW MEDICAL CENTER'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 340 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SW MEDICAL CENTER is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SW MEDICAL CENTER?
SW MEDICAL CENTER has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SW MEDICAL CENTER?
SW MEDICAL CENTER is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SW MEDICAL CENTER and does age affect safety?
SW MEDICAL CENTER was built in 1998, making it 28 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.
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