US Bridges

SH 183 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570009403018

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
133,363
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 183 over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 82 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 133,363 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,470 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 313 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 183
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI W of Belt Line RD
RouteState Highway 183
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83704, -96.99896
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width313 ft (95.4 m)
Roadway width231 ft (70.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,363 (2020)
Projected traffic172,470 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure13
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 183 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SH 183 over Drainage Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 183 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 133,363 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 313 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.