US Bridges

Southampton Blvd over Drainage

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI NW of Waterhouse · Structure no. 180570B02691008

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,819
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southampton Blvd over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Southampton Blvd over Drainage in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,819 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2037. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouthampton Blvd
CrossesDrainage
Location0.15 MI NW of Waterhouse
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85804, -96.56523
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,819 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Southampton Blvd over Drainage built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southampton Blvd over Drainage 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Southampton Blvd over Drainage carry?

About 1,819 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Southampton Blvd over Drainage?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Southampton Blvd over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.