US Bridges

Macarthur/Blanton over South Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 50 N of Trinity Mills EB · Structure no. 180570H01763001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur/Blanton over South Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Macarthur/Blanton over South Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMacarthur/Blanton
CrossesSouth Drainage Ditch
Location50 N of Trinity Mills EB
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98327, -96.92556
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 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 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2013)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 Macarthur/Blanton over South Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macarthur/Blanton over South 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Macarthur/Blanton over South Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Macarthur/Blanton over South Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Macarthur/Blanton over South Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.