US Bridges

Solar Ln/Kiska ST over Honey Springs Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Carbondale ST · Structure no. 180570LG0442001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Solar Ln/Kiska ST over Honey Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Solar Ln/Kiska ST over Honey Springs Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSolar Ln/Kiska ST
CrossesHoney Springs Branch
Location0.2 MI E of Carbondale ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71174, -96.74393
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 inspectionJune 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
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 Solar Ln/Kiska ST over Honey Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Solar Ln/Kiska ST over Honey Springs 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 Solar Ln/Kiska ST over Honey Springs Branch carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Solar Ln/Kiska ST over Honey Springs Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Solar Ln/Kiska ST over Honey Springs Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.