US Bridges

Ben Davis RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 100 NE of Firewheel Pkwy · Structure no. 180570B01628002

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ben Davis RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ben Davis RD over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 169 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBen Davis RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location100 NE of Firewheel Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95801, -96.61418
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
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 length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2014)
Projected traffic20 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Ben Davis RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ben Davis 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ben Davis RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Ben Davis RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ben Davis RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.