US Bridges

Scyene RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Berry DR · Structure no. 180570C02690002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,007
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scyene RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Scyene RD 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 4,007 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesScyene RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.4 MI E of Berry DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76046, -96.54071
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,007 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Scyene RD over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Scyene RD 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 Scyene RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,007 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Scyene RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Scyene RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.