US Bridges

W. Oakdale Rd. over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Pgbtp · Structure no. 180570F63000001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,025
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Oakdale Rd. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W. Oakdale Rd. over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,025 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,840 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Oakdale Rd.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.6 MI E of Pgbtp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79246, -97.00689
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,025 (2019)
Projected traffic2,840 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W. Oakdale Rd. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Oakdale Rd. over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does W. Oakdale Rd. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,025 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W. Oakdale Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W. Oakdale Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.