US Bridges

IH 635 Wbfr U-Turn over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 180570237401011

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,700
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Wbfr U-Turn over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 635 Wbfr U-Turn over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 23,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,180 by 2031. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 Wbfr U-Turn
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI E of IH 35
RouteInterstate 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90882, -96.89196
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,700 (2011)
Projected traffic33,180 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 635 Wbfr U-Turn over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is IH 635 Wbfr U-Turn 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 635 Wbfr U-Turn over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 23,700 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Wbfr U-Turn over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 635 Wbfr U-Turn over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.