US Bridges

Meadow Crk Circle over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Macarthur · Structure no. 180570D05715001

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,303
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Crk Circle over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Meadow Crk Circle over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 50 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 2,303 vehicles a day, projected to reach 870 by 2027. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMeadow Crk Circle
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI W of Macarthur
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88199, -96.97126
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic2,303 (2019)
Projected traffic870 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Crk Circle over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Meadow Crk Circle 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Meadow Crk Circle over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,303 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Meadow Crk Circle over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Meadow Crk Circle over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.