US Bridges

Conflans RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Story RD · Structure no. 180570D01920002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,669
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conflans RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Conflans RD over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,669 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,734 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesConflans RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.4 MI W of Story RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82178, -96.98249
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 inspectionFebruary 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 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,669 (2019)
Projected traffic4,734 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 Conflans RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conflans 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Conflans RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,669 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Conflans RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Conflans RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.