US Bridges

Bowman ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Shady Grove · Structure no. 180570D00780001

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
515
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bowman ST over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 66 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 515 vehicles a day, projected to reach 940 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBowman ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI N of Shady Grove
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80554, -96.96622
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2011)
Projected traffic940 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowman ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Bowman ST 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 Bowman ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Bowman ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.