US Bridges

Sterling ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Esters Blvd · Structure no. 180570D08585001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,014
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sterling ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sterling ST over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,267 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSterling ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI S of Esters Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92697, -97.01704
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2022)
Projected traffic1,267 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 Sterling ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sterling ST 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sterling ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sterling ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Sterling ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.