US Bridges

Shemsa Way over Storm Drain

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Hard Rock RD · Structure no. 180570LN2465001

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shemsa Way over Storm Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Shemsa Way over Storm Drain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShemsa Way
CrossesStorm Drain
Location0.1 MI W of Hard Rock RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82796, -97.01465
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 inspectionApril 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2019)
Projected traffic230 by 2039
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shemsa Way over Storm Drain built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shemsa Way over Storm Drain 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 Shemsa Way over Storm Drain carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shemsa Way over Storm Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Shemsa Way over Storm Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.