MERRELL RD
Carrying MERRELL RD over GALLOWAY BRANCH
0.17 MI E OF IH 35E, Dallas, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MERRELL RD
The MERRELL RD bridge in Dallas, Texas carries MERRELL RD over GALLOWAY BRANCH. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,158 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 MERRELL RD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1975
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,158 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1805709M4980001
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 MERRELL RD 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 MERRELL RD 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 MERRELL RD?
MERRELL RD in Dallas, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MERRELL RD inspected?
MERRELL RD'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 2,158 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MERRELL RD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MERRELL RD?
MERRELL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MERRELL RD?
MERRELL RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MERRELL RD and does age affect safety?
MERRELL RD was built in 1975, making it 51 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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