US Bridges

Christian Parkway over Drainage Channel

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · @ JCT With Ford RD · Structure no. 180570G00267001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,416
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christian Parkway over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Christian Parkway over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,416 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,982 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChristian Parkway
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location@ JCT With Ford RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91461, -96.89109
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic1,416 (2019)
Projected traffic1,982 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Christian Parkway over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christian Parkway over Drainage Channel 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 Christian Parkway over Drainage Channel carry?

About 1,416 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Christian Parkway over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Christian Parkway over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.