US Bridges

Vandervort DR over Honey Springs Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Linfield RD · Structure no. 1805709V3330001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,085
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vandervort DR over Honey Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Vandervort DR over Honey Springs Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,085 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,250 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVandervort DR
CrossesHoney Springs Branch
Location0.2 MI S of Linfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70964, -96.76105
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 inspectionMarch 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic1,085 (2019)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 Vandervort DR over Honey Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vandervort DR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Vandervort DR over Honey Springs Branch carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Vandervort DR over Honey Springs Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Vandervort DR over Honey Springs Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.