US Bridges

Driveway-Hhinesrow over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Bachman Br · Structure no. 1805709H1920016

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,020
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Driveway-Hhinesrow over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Driveway-Hhinesrow over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 20,020 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,350 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDriveway-Hhinesrow
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.15 MI N of Bachman Br
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84541, -96.87461
Functional classUrban Collector

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,020 (2019)
Projected traffic32,350 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Driveway-Hhinesrow over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Driveway-Hhinesrow 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 Driveway-Hhinesrow over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 20,020 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Driveway-Hhinesrow over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Driveway-Hhinesrow over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.