US Bridges

Kaufman Street over Floyd Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of US 75 · Structure no. 180570E01675001

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
374
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaufman Street over Floyd Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Kaufman Street over Floyd Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 50 years old, older 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 374 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKaufman Street
CrossesFloyd Branch
Location0.10 MI E of US 75
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9481, -96.73393
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kaufman Street over Floyd Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Kaufman Street over Floyd 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 Kaufman Street over Floyd Branch carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kaufman Street over Floyd Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Kaufman Street over Floyd Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.