US Bridges

Bedford Street over Drainage Channel

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 20 Ft W of Shadrack DR · Structure no. 1805709B2050001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedford Street over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Bedford Street over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBedford Street
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location20 Ft W of Shadrack DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77762, -96.87952
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2015)
Projected traffic340 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bedford Street over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bedford Street over Drainage Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bedford Street over Drainage Channel carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bedford Street over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bedford Street over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.