US Bridges

Walnut Hill Ln. over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of IH 35 SB FR · Structure no. 1805709W0750020

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,047
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Hill Ln. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Walnut Hill Ln. over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8,047 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,070 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Hill Ln.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI S of IH 35 SB FR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88112, -96.9029
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,047 (2019)
Projected traffic12,070 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Walnut Hill Ln. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Hill Ln. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut Hill Ln. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 8,047 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Hill Ln. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Hill Ln. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.