US Bridges

King George DR over Drainage Channel

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Regal Row · Structure no. 1805709K4170001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,093
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

King George DR over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying King George DR over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, 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 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 1,093 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKing George DR
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.1 MI S of Regal Row
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83571, -96.87151
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic1,093 (2022)
Projected traffic1,149 by 2037
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 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 King George DR over Drainage Channel built?

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

What condition is King George DR over Drainage Channel 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does King George DR over Drainage Channel carry?

About 1,093 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is King George DR over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns King George DR over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.