US Bridges

Cockrell Hill SB over Five Mile Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.25 MI N of Loop 12 · Structure no. 1805709C4950002

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,512
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cockrell Hill SB over Five Mile Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cockrell Hill SB over Five Mile Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 7,512 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCockrell Hill SB
CrossesFive Mile Creek Trib
Location1.25 MI N of Loop 12
RouteCity Street 177
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71005, -96.89142
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,512 (2019)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Cockrell Hill SB over Five Mile Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cockrell Hill SB over Five Mile Creek Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cockrell Hill SB over Five Mile Creek Trib carry?

About 7,512 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cockrell Hill SB over Five Mile Creek Trib?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Cockrell Hill SB over Five Mile Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.