US Bridges

Singleton Blvd over Drainage Channel

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.07 MI W of Pluto ST · Structure no. 1805709S4640006

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,396
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Singleton Blvd over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Singleton Blvd over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 14,396 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,160 by 2037. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSingleton Blvd
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.07 MI W of Pluto ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77869, -96.89263
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,396 (2017)
Projected traffic20,160 by 2037
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure7
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 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 Singleton Blvd over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Singleton Blvd 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 Singleton Blvd over Drainage Channel carry?

About 14,396 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Singleton Blvd over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Singleton Blvd over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.