US Bridges

Parkway Blvd over Drainage Ditch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Denton Tap RD · Structure no. 180570V00243001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,025
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkway Blvd over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Parkway Blvd over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,025 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,835 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParkway Blvd
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.6 MI E of Denton Tap RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97862, -96.98448
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,025 (2014)
Projected traffic9,835 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Parkway Blvd over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkway Blvd 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 Parkway Blvd over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,025 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Parkway Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway Blvd over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.