US Bridges

Prosperity Ave over Honey Springs Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI SW of Bonnie View · Structure no. 1805709P8340001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
537
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prosperity Ave over Honey Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Prosperity Ave over Honey Springs Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 537 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesProsperity Ave
CrossesHoney Springs Branch
Location0.15 MI SW of Bonnie View
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71197, -96.77719
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (2022)
Projected traffic671 by 2041
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prosperity Ave over Honey Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prosperity Ave 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 Prosperity Ave over Honey Springs Branch carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Prosperity Ave over Honey Springs Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Prosperity Ave over Honey Springs Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.