US Bridges

E Cartwright RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Pioneer · Structure no. 180570C00430017

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,848
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Cartwright RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying E Cartwright RD over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 19,848 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Cartwright RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.15 MI W of Pioneer
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74493, -96.5862
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,848 (2019)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Cartwright RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Cartwright RD 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does E Cartwright RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 19,848 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E Cartwright RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns E Cartwright RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.