US Bridges

Buckingham Road over Drain

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of Jupiter RD · Structure no. 180570B13516006

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,635
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckingham Road over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Buckingham Road over Drain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 28,635 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckingham Road
CrossesDrain
Location0.65 MI E of Jupiter RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93118, -96.67138
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,635 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckingham Road over Drain built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Buckingham Road over Drain 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Buckingham Road over Drain carry?

About 28,635 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Buckingham Road over Drain?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Buckingham Road over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.