US Bridges

IH 35E SB FR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.29 MI S of Merrell RD · Structure no. 180570237401613

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35E SB FR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35E SB FR over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 35E SB FR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.29 MI S of Merrell RD
RouteState Highway 35
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88359, -96.89849
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2017)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2037
Trucks0%
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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 IH 35E SB FR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 35E SB FR over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35E SB FR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is IH 35E SB FR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns IH 35E SB FR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).