US Bridges

Farmers RD over E Frk Trinity River Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of Simons RD · Structure no. 180570L00225001

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmers RD over E Frk Trinity River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Farmers RD over E Frk Trinity River Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 27 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFarmers RD
CrossesE Frk Trinity River Trib
Location0.3 MI SE of Simons RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66603, -96.55118
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2011)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Farmers RD over E Frk Trinity River Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Farmers RD over E Frk Trinity River Trib 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Farmers RD over E Frk Trinity River Trib carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Farmers RD over E Frk Trinity River Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Farmers RD over E Frk Trinity River Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.