US Bridges

SH 180 over Drain

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · SH 180 at Lp 12 W Ftg RD · Structure no. 180570000808028

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,260
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 180 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SH 180 over Drain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 93 years old, older 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 17,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,160 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 356 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 180
CrossesDrain
LocationSH 180 at Lp 12 W Ftg RD
RouteState Highway 180
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74969, -96.92048
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width356 ft (108.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,260 (2013)
Projected traffic24,160 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 180 over Drain built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SH 180 over Drain 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 180 over Drain carry?

About 17,260 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 180 over Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 356 ft wide.

Who owns SH 180 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.