US Bridges

Freeport Parkway over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of HWY 121 · Structure no. 180570V00107005

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeport Parkway over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Freeport Parkway over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeport Parkway
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.3 MI SE of HWY 121
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97733, -97.01627
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 Freeport Parkway over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeport Parkway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Freeport Parkway over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Freeport Parkway over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Freeport Parkway over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.