US Bridges

Decker DR over Drainage Channel

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · .05 MI SE of Oconnor RD · Structure no. 180570D02336002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,720
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decker DR over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Decker DR over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 3,720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDecker DR
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location.05 MI SE of Oconnor RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86486, -96.94765
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,720 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway 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 Decker DR over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decker 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 Decker DR over Drainage Channel carry?

About 3,720 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Decker DR over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Decker DR over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.