US Bridges

E Valley Ranch SB over Drainage Channel

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of Macarthur · Structure no. 180570D09225001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,475
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Valley Ranch SB over Drainage Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Valley Ranch SB over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,475 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,718 by 2037. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Valley Ranch SB
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.6 MI SE of Macarthur
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93407, -96.94351
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,475 (2019)
Projected traffic5,718 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Valley Ranch SB over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Valley Ranch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does E Valley Ranch SB over Drainage Channel carry?

About 3,475 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Valley Ranch SB over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E Valley Ranch SB over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.