US Bridges

Mac Arthur Blvd over Drainage Canal

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of Deforest RD · Structure no. 180570V00197002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,450
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mac Arthur Blvd over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Mac Arthur Blvd over Drainage Canal in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 13,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,200 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMac Arthur Blvd
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location1.0 MI S of Deforest RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97405, -96.96031
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,450 (2019)
Projected traffic28,200 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Mac Arthur Blvd over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mac Arthur Blvd over Drainage Canal 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 Mac Arthur Blvd over Drainage Canal carry?

About 13,450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mac Arthur Blvd over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mac Arthur Blvd over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.