US Bridges

Darlington Trail over Drainage Ditch

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.09 MI W of Black Ash DR · Structure no. 022200ZD7577001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,127
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darlington Trail over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Darlington Trail over Drainage Ditch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,127 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDarlington Trail
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.09 MI W of Black Ash DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88676, -97.3567
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,127 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Darlington Trail over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darlington Trail 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Darlington Trail over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,127 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Darlington Trail over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Darlington Trail over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.