US Bridges

Ave of Champions over Drainage Channel

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.02 MI E of Macarthur · Structure no. 180570D00385001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,194
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave of Champions over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Ave of Champions over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,194 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,716 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAve of Champions
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.02 MI E of Macarthur
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94354, -96.95155
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,194 (2022)
Projected traffic1,716 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ave of Champions over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave of Champions over Drainage Channel 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ave of Champions over Drainage Channel carry?

About 1,194 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ave of Champions over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Ave of Champions over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.