US Bridges

Mcbroom ST over Drainage Channel

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Esmalda DR · Structure no. 1805709M2960001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcbroom ST over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Mcbroom ST over Drainage Channel 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMcbroom ST
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.2 MI E of Esmalda DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78275, -96.8785
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2022)
Projected traffic452 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 Mcbroom ST over Drainage Channel built?

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

What condition is Mcbroom ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mcbroom ST over Drainage Channel carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcbroom ST over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mcbroom ST over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.