US Bridges

Ford RD NB over Farmers Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Farmer Br LN · Structure no. 180570G00450001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
793
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford RD NB over Farmers Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ford RD NB over Farmers Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 793 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,453 by 2037. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFord RD NB
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location0.1 MI S of Farmer Br LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91602, -96.89147
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic793 (2022)
Projected traffic1,453 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ford RD NB over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ford RD NB over Farmers 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ford RD NB over Farmers Branch carry?

About 793 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ford RD NB over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ford RD NB over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.