US Bridges

Royal LN over Drainage Channel

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of Freeport RD · Structure no. 180570D07710036

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,979
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal LN over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Royal LN over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 3,979 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,571 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal LN
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.2 MI SE of Freeport RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92078, -97.01197
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,979 (2019)
Projected traffic5,571 by 2041
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 Royal LN over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Royal LN 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Royal LN over Drainage Channel carry?

About 3,979 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Royal LN over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Royal LN over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.