US Bridges

Wintergreen RD over Drainage Ditch

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Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Polk ST · Structure no. 180570J01405005

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wintergreen RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Wintergreen RD over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 36 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 3,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,990 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWintergreen RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.4 MI E of Polk ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61875, -96.83311
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2011)
Projected traffic8,990 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wintergreen RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Wintergreen RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wintergreen RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Wintergreen RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Wintergreen RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.