US Bridges

Marsh LN SB over Farmers Branch Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.8 Miles North IH 635 · Structure no. 180570G00790023

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh LN SB over Farmers Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marsh LN SB over Farmers Branch Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2029. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarsh LN SB
CrossesFarmers Branch Creek
Location0.8 Miles North IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93025, -96.85579
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2029
Trucks5%
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 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 Marsh LN SB over Farmers Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marsh LN SB over Farmers Branch Creek 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 Marsh LN SB over Farmers Branch Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marsh LN SB over Farmers Branch Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Marsh LN SB over Farmers Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.