US Bridges

Brookhollow DR over Drainage Channel

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Union Bower R · Structure no. 180570D00990001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookhollow DR over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Brookhollow DR over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrookhollow DR
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.2 MI N of Union Bower R
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82594, -96.92355
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2019)
Projected traffic340 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Brookhollow DR over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookhollow DR over Drainage Channel 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 Brookhollow DR over Drainage Channel carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brookhollow DR over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Brookhollow DR over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.