US Bridges

High Point DR over Drainage Channel

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of SH 144 · Structure no. 180570D04080001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,051
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Point DR over Drainage Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Point DR over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,051 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,754 by 2037. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh Point DR
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.2 MI S of SH 144
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89075, -96.97149
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,051 (2022)
Projected traffic4,754 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 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 High Point DR over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Point 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does High Point DR over Drainage Channel carry?

About 3,051 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is High Point DR over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns High Point DR over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.