US Bridges

Cockrell Hill RD over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.02 MI S of W Kiest Blvd · Structure no. 1805709C4950004

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,788
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cockrell Hill RD over Five Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cockrell Hill RD over Five Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 63 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 14,788 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCockrell Hill RD
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.02 MI S of W Kiest Blvd
RouteCity Street 177
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70549, -96.89146
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,788 (2019)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cockrell Hill RD over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Cockrell Hill RD over Five Mile 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 April 2023.

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

About 14,788 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cockrell Hill RD over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Cockrell Hill RD over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.