US Bridges

Willow Bend Lane over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Rosewood LN · Structure no. 180570GG0220007

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Bend Lane over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Willow Bend Lane over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 511 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWillow Bend Lane
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI N of Rosewood LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9671, -96.57576
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic511 (2019)
Projected traffic500 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Willow Bend Lane over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Bend Lane 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Willow Bend Lane over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willow Bend Lane over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Willow Bend Lane over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.