US Bridges

Plano RD over Drainage Ditch

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Dallas County, Texas · 350 Ft S of Miller RD · Structure no. 1805709P5310001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,362
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plano RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Plano RD over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 17,362 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,354 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPlano RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location350 Ft S of Miller RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89351, -96.70037
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,362 (2022)
Projected traffic17,354 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plano RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plano RD over Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Plano RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 17,362 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Plano RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Plano RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.