US Bridges

Kings Road over Cedar Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 M E of Cedar Springs · Structure no. 1805709K4450001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Road over Cedar Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Kings Road over Cedar Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Road
CrossesCedar Branch
Location0.1 M E of Cedar Springs
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81911, -96.8202
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2015)
Projected traffic340 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Road over Cedar Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Kings Road over Cedar 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Kings Road over Cedar Branch carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kings Road over Cedar Branch?

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

Who owns Kings Road over Cedar Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.