Merritt RD over Drainage Ditch
GoodDallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of Bush Toll RD · Structure no. 180570T00497003
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merritt RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Merritt RD over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merritt RD over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merritt RD 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Merritt RD over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Merritt RD over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Merritt RD over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.