US Bridges

Bent Trail Drive over Drainage Channel

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Westgrove RD · Structure no. 1805709B3120001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bent Trail Drive over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Bent Trail Drive over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

CarriesBent Trail Drive
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.4 MI S of Westgrove RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97174, -96.81686
Functional classUrban Local

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 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2019)
Projected traffic109 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bent Trail Drive over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bent Trail Drive over Drainage Channel 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bent Trail Drive over Drainage Channel carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bent Trail Drive over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bent Trail Drive over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.