US Bridges

Harry Hines over Drain

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · IH 635-IH35E-LP 354 I/C · Structure no. 180570019606004

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,230
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Hines over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Harry Hines over Drain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 20,230 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,640 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long.

CarriesHarry Hines
CrossesDrain
LocationIH 635-IH35E-LP 354 I/C
RouteState Highway 354
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90915, -96.89549
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,230 (2009)
Projected traffic21,640 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry Hines over Drain built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry Hines 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 Harry Hines over Drain carry?

About 20,230 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Harry Hines over Drain?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Harry Hines over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.