US Bridges

Mountain Crk Pkwy over Drain

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Grady Niblo · Structure no. 1805709M8380016

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,363
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Crk Pkwy over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Mountain Crk Pkwy over Drain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 25 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 11,363 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMountain Crk Pkwy
CrossesDrain
Location0.3 MI N of Grady Niblo
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69298, -96.96311
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,363 (2014)
Projected traffic11,300 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Crk Pkwy over Drain built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Mountain Crk Pkwy over Drain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Crk Pkwy over Drain carry?

About 11,363 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Crk Pkwy over Drain?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Crk Pkwy over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.