US Bridges

Midway RD SB over Farmers Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Spring Valley · Structure no. 180570G00805004

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,958
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway RD SB over Farmers Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midway RD SB over Farmers Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 19,958 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,991 by 2037. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMidway RD SB
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location0.2 MI S of Spring Valley
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9373, -96.83896
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,958 (2022)
Projected traffic28,991 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midway RD SB over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Midway RD SB over Farmers 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Midway RD SB over Farmers Branch carry?

About 19,958 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Midway RD SB over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Midway RD SB over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.