US Bridges

Camino Lago over LA Villita Channel

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570LN1999001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Lago over LA Villita Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Camino Lago over LA Villita Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCamino Lago
CrossesLA Villita Channel
Location0.2 MI S of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90673, -96.9405
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2021)
Projected traffic231 by 2041
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Camino Lago over LA Villita Channel built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camino Lago over LA Villita Channel 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 Camino Lago over LA Villita Channel carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Camino Lago over LA Villita Channel?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Camino Lago over LA Villita Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.