US Bridges

Wheatland RD over Horne Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Cedar Ridge · Structure no. 180570K00480002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheatland RD over Horne Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wheatland RD over Horne Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWheatland RD
CrossesHorne Branch
Location0.2 MI W of Cedar Ridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64742, -96.92852
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2011)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 Wheatland RD over Horne Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheatland RD 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 Wheatland RD over Horne Branch carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Wheatland RD over Horne Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Wheatland RD over Horne Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.