US Bridges

Fordham RD over Honey Springs Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of Illinois · Structure no. 1805709F6160001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fordham RD over Honey Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Fordham RD over Honey Springs Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 65 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 1,430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,510 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFordham RD
CrossesHoney Springs Branch
Location0.60 MI SW of Illinois
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71081, -96.77363
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
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2022)
Projected traffic8,510 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fordham RD over Honey Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Fordham RD 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 Fordham RD over Honey Springs Branch carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fordham RD over Honey Springs Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Fordham RD over Honey Springs Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.