US Bridges

Gateway DR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of Pgbt · Structure no. 180570D03315001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,148
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gateway DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Gateway DR over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 11,148 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,359 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGateway DR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI SE of Pgbt
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88894, -96.98048
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic11,148 (2019)
Projected traffic14,359 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gateway DR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gateway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gateway DR over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 11,148 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gateway DR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gateway DR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.