US Bridges

E Airfield DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of E 28th ST · Structure no. 180570D01315002

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,795
2011 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

E Airfield DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying E Airfield DR over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,795 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,905 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Airfield DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.6 MI N of E 28th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89305, -97.01578
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,795 (2011)
Projected traffic8,905 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 E Airfield DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Airfield DR over Drainage Ditch 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 E Airfield DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,795 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is E Airfield DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns E Airfield DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.