US Bridges

E Overton RD over Honey Springs Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of Bonnie View · Structure no. 1805709O8890001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,248
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Overton RD over Honey Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying E Overton RD over Honey Springs Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, 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 7,248 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,147 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Overton RD
CrossesHoney Springs Branch
Location0.3 MI SW of Bonnie View
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71301, -96.78094
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
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 length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic7,248 (2014)
Projected traffic10,147 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Overton RD over Honey Springs Branch built?

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

What condition is E Overton 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 E Overton RD over Honey Springs Branch carry?

About 7,248 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Overton RD over Honey Springs Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E Overton RD over Honey Springs Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.