US Bridges

E. Union Bower RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570D09190001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,319
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Union Bower RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying E. Union Bower RD over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,319 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,046 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Union Bower RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 MI W of Loop 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82377, -96.92312
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,319 (2015)
Projected traffic6,046 by 2037
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 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 E. Union Bower RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Union Bower RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E. Union Bower RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,319 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E. Union Bower RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns E. Union Bower RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.