Topeka Ave over Drainage Ditch
FairDallas County, Texas · 0.4 N of Singleton Blvd · Structure no. 1805709T5840001
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 195
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Topeka Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Topeka Ave over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Topeka Ave over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Topeka Ave 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 Topeka Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 195 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Topeka Ave over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Topeka Ave over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.