US Bridges

Goodnight Ln. over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Walnut Hill · Structure no. 1805709G4800001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,354
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodnight Ln. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Goodnight Ln. over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 2,354 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,296 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodnight Ln.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI S of Walnut Hill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87869, -96.90059
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,354 (2019)
Projected traffic3,296 by 2041
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 Goodnight Ln. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodnight Ln. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Goodnight Ln. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,354 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Goodnight Ln. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Goodnight Ln. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.