US Bridges

Buckingham Road over Floyd Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Greenville · Structure no. 180570E00385001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,164
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckingham Road over Floyd Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Buckingham Road over Floyd Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 10,164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,500 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckingham Road
CrossesFloyd Branch
Location0.20 MI W of Greenville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9362, -96.73916
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,164 (2019)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckingham Road over Floyd Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckingham Road over Floyd 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Buckingham Road over Floyd Branch carry?

About 10,164 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Buckingham Road over Floyd Branch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Buckingham Road over Floyd Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.