US Bridges

Las Colinas Bvd SB over Drainage Channel

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Royal LN · Structure no. 180570D07710001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,150
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Colinas Bvd SB over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Las Colinas Bvd SB over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,440 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLas Colinas Bvd SB
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.3 MI N of Royal LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90009, -96.95428
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
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 length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,150 (2011)
Projected traffic9,440 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Las Colinas Bvd SB over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Las Colinas Bvd SB 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 Las Colinas Bvd SB over Drainage Channel carry?

About 5,150 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Las Colinas Bvd SB over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Las Colinas Bvd SB over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.