US Bridges

Dale Lane over Farmers Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .5 MI S White Settlement · Structure no. 022200H00100002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,740
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dale Lane over Farmers Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dale Lane over Farmers Branch in Tarrant 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 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 2,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDale Lane
CrossesFarmers Branch
Location.5 MI S White Settlement
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75297, -97.47597
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,740 (2024)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 Dale Lane over Farmers Branch built?

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

What condition is Dale Lane over Farmers Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dale Lane over Farmers Branch carry?

About 2,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dale Lane over Farmers Branch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Dale Lane over Farmers Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.