US Bridges

W Pioneer DR over Drainage Channel

Good

Dallas County, Texas · At Intersection to SH 356 · Structure no. 180570D06960009

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,789
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Pioneer DR over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying W Pioneer DR over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 55 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 12,789 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,374 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Pioneer DR
CrossesDrainage Channel
LocationAt Intersection to SH 356
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82243, -96.9663
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,789 (2019)
Projected traffic17,374 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 W Pioneer DR over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is W Pioneer DR over Drainage Channel 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W Pioneer DR over Drainage Channel carry?

About 12,789 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Pioneer DR over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns W Pioneer DR over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.