US Bridges

Royal Lane over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570V00253003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,714
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Lane over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Royal Lane over Drainage Ditch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 16,714 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,365 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal Lane
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.6 MI N of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95475, -97.02209
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,714 (2019)
Projected traffic20,365 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
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 Royal Lane over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Lane 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 Royal Lane over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 16,714 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Royal Lane over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Royal Lane over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.