US Bridges

Luna Road over Drainage Channel

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI NW of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570G00760001

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,803
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luna Road over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Luna Road over Drainage Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 18,803 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,904 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLuna Road
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.2 MI NW of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91003, -96.92284
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic18,803 (2019)
Projected traffic29,904 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Luna Road over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Luna Road 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 Luna Road over Drainage Channel carry?

About 18,803 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Luna Road over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Luna Road over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.