US Bridges

Belt Line Road over Drain

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.14 MI W of Plano RD · Structure no. 180570E00195043

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,075
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line Road over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Belt Line Road over Drain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 48 years old, older 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 29,075 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBelt Line Road
CrossesDrain
Location0.14 MI W of Plano RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94538, -96.70216
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,075 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Line Road over Drain built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Belt Line Road over Drain 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 Belt Line Road over Drain carry?

About 29,075 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Belt Line Road over Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Belt Line Road over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.