US Bridges

Bella LN over Farmers Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Vitruvian Way · Structure no. 180570LA1394002

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bella LN over Farmers Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bella LN over Farmers Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBella LN
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location0.2 MI S of Vitruvian Way
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93619, -96.84774
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Bella LN over Farmers Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bella LN 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bella LN over Farmers Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bella LN over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Bella LN over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.