US Bridges

IH 635 Ml & NB FR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 180570237402695

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
188,505
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Ml & NB FR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 635 Ml & NB FR over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 188,505 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 229,880 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIH 635 Ml & NB FR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.5 MI N of US 80
RouteInterstate 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81412, -96.62816
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188,505 (2020)
Projected traffic229,880 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 635 Ml & NB FR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 635 Ml & NB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 635 Ml & NB FR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 188,505 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Ml & NB FR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 635 Ml & NB FR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.