US Bridges

Mountain Crk Pkwy over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 1805709M8380011

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,378
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Crk Pkwy over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Mountain Crk Pkwy over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 10,378 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,529 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Crk Pkwy
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI S of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66557, -96.97363
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,378 (2022)
Projected traffic14,529 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Crk Pkwy over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Crk Pkwy 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 Mountain Crk Pkwy over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,378 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Crk Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mountain Crk Pkwy over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.