US Bridges

Luna RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Northwest HWY · Structure no. 1805709L8520007

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,346
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luna RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Luna RD over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,346 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,740 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLuna RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI N of Northwest HWY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87217, -96.9198
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 inspectionApril 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,346 (2023)
Projected traffic2,740 by 2037
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Luna RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luna RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Luna RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Luna RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Luna RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.