US Bridges

Wilhurt Ave over Honey Springs Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Balch DR · Structure no. 1805709W5070001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilhurt Ave over Honey Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wilhurt Ave 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWilhurt Ave
CrossesHoney Springs Branch
Location0.05 MI W of Balch DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71048, -96.77036
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2022)
Projected traffic139 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Wilhurt Ave over Honey Springs Branch built?

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

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

About 96 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilhurt Ave over Honey Springs Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Wilhurt Ave over Honey Springs Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.