US Bridges

N Garland Ave over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · At Int W Campbell · Structure no. 180570B21125002

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Garland Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying N Garland Ave over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN Garland Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAt Int W Campbell
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98242, -96.64097
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 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 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 length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2019)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 N Garland Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Garland Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does N Garland Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Garland Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns N Garland Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.