US Bridges

Hollow Bend over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Tripp RD · Structure no. 180570LQ5679001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollow Bend over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hollow Bend over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHollow Bend
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI N of Tripp RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80219, -96.60861
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Hollow Bend over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollow Bend 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hollow Bend over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hollow Bend over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Hollow Bend over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.