Ford RD SB over Farmers Branch
GoodDallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Farmer Br LN · Structure no. 180570G00450002
- 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 SB over Farmers Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ford RD SB 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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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ford RD SB over Farmers Branch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ford RD SB 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 SB over Farmers Branch carry?
About 793 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ford RD SB 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 SB over Farmers Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.