US Bridges

Brookhaven DR over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Tripp RD · Structure no. 180570C00394001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,331
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookhaven DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Brookhaven DR over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,331 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookhaven DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI N of Tripp RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79934, -96.60241
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,331 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 Brookhaven DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,331 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Brookhaven DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Brookhaven DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.