US Bridges

Technology Rd. over Drain

Good

Dallas County, Texas · At Intersection S Royal L · Structure no. 180570V00254001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Technology Rd. over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Technology Rd. over Drain in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTechnology Rd.
CrossesDrain
LocationAt Intersection S Royal L
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95034, -97.0225
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic5,000 (2019)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
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 Technology Rd. over Drain built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Technology Rd. over Drain 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Technology Rd. over Drain carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Technology Rd. over Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Technology Rd. over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.