US Bridges

Belt Line Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570V00025032

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,234
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, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31,234 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,309 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.0 MI N of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93888, -96.99362
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,234 (2019)
Projected traffic52,309 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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.

What condition is Belt Line Road over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

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

About 31,234 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Belt Line Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.