US Bridges

Emerald ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.4 MI N of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570019603371

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,834
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerald ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Emerald ST over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,834 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,502 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEmerald ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.4 MI N of Lp 12
RouteState Highway 35
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91106, -96.89981
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,834 (2022)
Projected traffic13,502 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emerald ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerald ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Emerald ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,834 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Emerald ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Emerald ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.