US Bridges

N Galloway Ave over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 180570C01120001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,131
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Galloway Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying N Galloway Ave 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 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 22,131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Galloway Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.9 MI N of US 80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80594, -96.61121
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,131 (2019)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Galloway Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is N Galloway 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 February 2023.

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

About 22,131 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is N Galloway Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns N Galloway Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.