US Bridges

N Irving Hts DR over Drainage Channel

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of E Pioneer · Structure no. 180570D04430001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,989
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Irving Hts DR over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying N Irving Hts DR over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3,989 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,584 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Irving Hts DR
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.2 MI S of E Pioneer
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81468, -96.92566
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,989 (2017)
Projected traffic5,584 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Irving Hts DR over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Irving Hts 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 N Irving Hts DR over Drainage Channel carry?

About 3,989 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Irving Hts DR over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns N Irving Hts DR over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.