US Bridges

Midway & Hornet RD over Farmers Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Spring Valley · Structure no. 180570G00805006

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,962
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway & Hornet RD over Farmers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Midway & Hornet RD over Farmers Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 46 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 37,962 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,146 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMidway & Hornet RD
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location0.3 MI N of Spring Valley
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94353, -96.83901
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,962 (2015)
Projected traffic53,146 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midway & Hornet RD over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Midway & Hornet RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Midway & Hornet RD over Farmers Branch carry?

About 37,962 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Midway & Hornet RD over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Midway & Hornet RD over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.