US Bridges

Merritt RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of Sachse RD · Structure no. 180570GG0220005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,335
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merritt RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Merritt RD over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 6,335 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMerritt RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.7 MI S of Sachse RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96313, -96.5705
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,335 (2014)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Merritt RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merritt RD over Drainage Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Merritt RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,335 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Merritt RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Merritt RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.