Diplomat DR over Drainage Channel
FairDallas County, Texas · At JCT With Senlac DR · Structure no. 180570G00373001
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,492
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Diplomat DR over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Diplomat DR over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 18,492 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,888 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Diplomat DR over Drainage Channel built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Diplomat DR 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 Diplomat DR over Drainage Channel carry?
About 18,492 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Diplomat DR over Drainage Channel?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Diplomat DR over Drainage Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.