US Bridges

Denton Drive over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.02 MI N of IH 635 · Structure no. 1805709D3540003

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,223
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denton Drive over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Denton Drive over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 56 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 4,223 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,912 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

CarriesDenton Drive
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.02 MI N of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90741, -96.89202
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,223 (2019)
Projected traffic5,912 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 Denton Drive over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Denton Drive 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Denton Drive over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,223 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Denton Drive over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Denton Drive over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.