US Bridges

Brockbank DR over Joes Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Lombardy Lane · Structure no. 1805709B7270001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,680
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brockbank DR over Joes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brockbank DR over Joes Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 4,680 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,552 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrockbank DR
CrossesJoes Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Lombardy Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86561, -96.87516
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,680 (2019)
Projected traffic6,552 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brockbank DR over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brockbank DR over Joes 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Brockbank DR over Joes Creek carry?

About 4,680 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brockbank DR over Joes Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Brockbank DR over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.