US Bridges

Forest Lane over Ferris Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of IH 635 · Structure no. 1805709F6680013

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Lane over Ferris Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Lane over Ferris Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 78 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 16,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesForest Lane
CrossesFerris Creek
Location0.2 MI E of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90917, -96.72836
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2011)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Forest Lane over Ferris Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Forest Lane over Ferris Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Lane over Ferris Creek carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Forest Lane over Ferris Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Lane over Ferris Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.