US Bridges

Bernal Drive over Drainage Channel

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of Singleton Blv · Structure no. 1805709B2980001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,510
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bernal Drive over Drainage Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Bernal Drive over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,510 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBernal Drive
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.6 MI S of Singleton Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77357, -96.91305
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,510 (2009)
Projected traffic510 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bernal Drive over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bernal Drive 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 Bernal Drive over Drainage Channel carry?

About 3,510 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bernal Drive over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Bernal Drive over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.