US Bridges

Passport Ave. over Drain

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Rental Car DR · Structure no. 180570LN2958001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2019 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Passport Ave. over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Passport Ave. over Drain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,655 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPassport Ave.
CrossesDrain
Location0.1 MI N of Rental Car DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85495, -97.03257
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2019)
Projected traffic4,655 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Passport Ave. over Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Passport Ave. over 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 Passport Ave. over Drain carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Passport Ave. over Drain?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Passport Ave. over Drain?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.