US Bridges

Veronica RD over Farmers Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Webb Chapel · Structure no. 180570G01185001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
438
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veronica RD over Farmers Branch is a concrete frame carrying Veronica RD over Farmers Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeronica RD
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location0.3 MI W of Webb Chapel
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91746, -96.87797
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2022)
Projected traffic702 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Veronica RD over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veronica 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Veronica RD over Farmers Branch carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Veronica RD over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Veronica RD over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.