US Bridges

E Wheatland RD over Barney Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of S Lancaster · Structure no. 1805709W3670001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Wheatland RD over Barney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying E Wheatland RD over Barney Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Wheatland RD
CrossesBarney Branch
Location0.7 MI W of S Lancaster
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65025, -96.79391
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic176 (2019)
Projected traffic246 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Wheatland RD over Barney Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Wheatland RD over Barney Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E Wheatland RD over Barney Branch carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Wheatland RD over Barney Branch?

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

Who owns E Wheatland RD over Barney Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.