US Bridges

Westcreek DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.11 MI S of Buckingham R · Structure no. 180570B13359010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westcreek DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Westcreek 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestcreek DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.11 MI S of Buckingham R
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92964, -96.68989
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2017)
Projected traffic300 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 Westcreek DR over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Westcreek DR 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 Westcreek DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westcreek DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Westcreek DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.