US Bridges

Belt Line RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570H00225076

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,988
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Belt Line RD over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 23,988 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34,899 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.1 MI W of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95199, -96.9237
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,988 (2022)
Projected traffic34,899 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Belt Line RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Line 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Belt Line RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 23,988 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Belt Line RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.