US Bridges

Freeport Pkwy NB over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Esters Blvd · Structure no. 180570D03234003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,790
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeport Pkwy NB over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Freeport Pkwy NB over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,513 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeport Pkwy NB
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI S of Esters Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92501, -97.01366
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,790 (2014)
Projected traffic26,513 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Freeport Pkwy NB over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeport Pkwy NB 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 Freeport Pkwy NB over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,790 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Freeport Pkwy NB over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Freeport Pkwy NB over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.