US Bridges

Van RD over Lavender Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW of Sunrise RD · Structure no. 180570AA0193001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van RD over Lavender Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Van RD over Lavender Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 404 vehicles a day, projected to reach 425 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVan RD
CrossesLavender Branch
Location0.5 MI SW of Sunrise RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56828, -96.70069
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 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 traffic404 (2022)
Projected traffic425 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Van RD over Lavender Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van RD over Lavender 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Van RD over Lavender Branch carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Van RD over Lavender Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Van RD over Lavender Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.