US Bridges

W Davis ST over Coombs Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.15 MI E of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570000808030

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1932
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Davis ST over Coombs Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying W Davis ST over Coombs Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1932, so it is 96 years old, older 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Davis ST
CrossesCoombs Creek
Location3.15 MI E of Lp 12
RouteCity Street 180
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74953, -96.86443
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2011)
Projected traffic15,200 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Davis ST over Coombs Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.

What condition is W Davis ST over Coombs Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W Davis ST over Coombs Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is W Davis ST over Coombs Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns W Davis ST over Coombs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.