US Bridges

Colorado Blvd over Coombs Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of Edgefield Av · Structure no. 1805709C5330001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,221
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colorado Blvd over Coombs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Colorado Blvd over Coombs Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5,221 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesColorado Blvd
CrossesCoombs Creek
Location0.40 MI W of Edgefield Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75918, -96.84863
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,221 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colorado Blvd over Coombs Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colorado Blvd 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Colorado Blvd over Coombs Creek carry?

About 5,221 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Colorado Blvd over Coombs Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Colorado Blvd over Coombs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.