US Bridges

Rodgers RD over Drain

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of SH 183 · Structure no. 180570009207070

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,560
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodgers RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Rodgers RD over Drain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 73 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 2,560 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,580 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRodgers RD
CrossesDrain
Location1.6 MI S of SH 183
RouteCity Street 356
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81832, -96.9635
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.3 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,560 (2016)
Projected traffic3,580 by 2036
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rodgers RD over Drain built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Rodgers RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rodgers RD over Drain carry?

About 2,560 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rodgers RD over Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns Rodgers RD over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.