US Bridges

Forest LN over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of Hillcrest RD · Structure no. 1805709F6680008

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest LN over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Forest LN over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 16,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest LN
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.60 MI W of Hillcrest RD
RouteCity Street 78
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90941, -96.79561
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic16,600 (2012)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest LN over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest LN over Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Forest LN over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Forest LN over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Forest LN over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.