US Bridges

Cedardale RD over Floyd Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of SH 342 · Structure no. 1805709C2370001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
639
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedardale RD over Floyd Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedardale RD over Floyd Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 639 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCedardale RD
CrossesFloyd Branch
Location0.75 MI E of SH 342
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64304, -96.76517
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cedardale RD over Floyd Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedardale RD over Floyd Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Cedardale RD over Floyd Branch carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cedardale RD over Floyd Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Cedardale RD over Floyd Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.