US Bridges

Forest LN EB over Floyd Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of US 75 · Structure no. 1805709F6680011

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
245 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest LN EB over Floyd Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest LN EB over Floyd Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 8,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,000 by 2031. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest LN EB
CrossesFloyd Branch
Location0.5 MI E of US 75
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90922, -96.75987
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2011)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest LN EB over Floyd Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest LN EB over Floyd 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Forest LN EB over Floyd Branch carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Forest LN EB over Floyd Branch?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Forest LN EB over Floyd Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.