US Bridges

Timbercreek DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.17 MI S of Buckingham R · Structure no. 180570B13359009

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timbercreek DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Timbercreek DR over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTimbercreek DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.17 MI S of Buckingham R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92881, -96.691
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2017)
Projected traffic50 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Timbercreek DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Timbercreek DR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Timbercreek DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Timbercreek DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Timbercreek DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.