US Bridges

Morris ST over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 50 Ft S of Canada DR · Structure no. 180570LG1459001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris ST over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris ST over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMorris ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location50 Ft S of Canada DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78507, -96.83483
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic360 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 Morris ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Morris ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Morris ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Morris ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.