US Bridges

Forney Parkway SB over US 80 & UPRR

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of FM 548 · Structure no. 181300009504413

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
713 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,124
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forney Parkway SB over US 80 & UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forney Parkway SB over US 80 & UPRR in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,124 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,236 by 2030. The structure is 713 ft (217.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForney Parkway SB
CrossesUS 80 & UPRR
Location2.0 MI E of FM 548
RouteState Highway 0
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74115, -96.41353
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length713 ft (217.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,124 (2010)
Projected traffic9,236 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forney Parkway SB over US 80 & UPRR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forney Parkway SB over US 80 & UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does Forney Parkway SB over US 80 & UPRR carry?

About 2,124 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Forney Parkway SB over US 80 & UPRR?

The structure is 713 ft (217.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Forney Parkway SB over US 80 & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.