US Bridges

Lansdale DR over Horne Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Venice DR · Structure no. 180570K00475001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lansdale DR over Horne Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lansdale DR over Horne Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 683 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLansdale DR
CrossesHorne Branch
Location0.1 MI W of Venice DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64795, -96.92882
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lansdale DR over Horne Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lansdale DR over Horne 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 Lansdale DR over Horne Branch carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lansdale DR over Horne Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lansdale DR over Horne Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.