US Bridges

Belt Line Road over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570V00025031

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Belt Line Road over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 32 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,309 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBelt Line Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.1 MI N of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94002, -96.99362
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 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 length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic6,200 (2019)
Projected traffic52,309 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Belt Line Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Belt Line Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Belt Line Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Belt Line Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.