US Bridges

Balch DR over Honey Springs Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Linfield RD · Structure no. 1805709B0280001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Balch DR over Honey Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Balch DR over Honey Springs Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBalch DR
CrossesHoney Springs Branch
Location0.10 MI N of Linfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71059, -96.76953
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Balch DR over Honey Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Balch DR over Honey Springs 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Balch DR over Honey Springs Branch carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Balch DR over Honey Springs Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Balch DR over Honey Springs Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.