Decker DR over Drainage Ditch
FairDallas County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of Oconnor RD · Structure no. 180570D02336001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,567
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Decker DR over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Decker DR over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,567 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,959 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Decker DR over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Decker DR 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 Decker DR over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,567 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Decker DR over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Decker DR over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.