US Bridges

Coombs Creek Drive over Five Mile Creek Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.32 MI S of Illinois Ave · Structure no. 1805709C5960002

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coombs Creek Drive over Five Mile Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Coombs Creek Drive over Five Mile Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCoombs Creek Drive
CrossesFive Mile Creek Trib
Location0.32 MI S of Illinois Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71668, -96.88104
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2011)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coombs Creek Drive over Five Mile Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coombs Creek Drive over Five Mile Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Coombs Creek Drive over Five Mile Creek Trib carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coombs Creek Drive over Five Mile Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Coombs Creek Drive over Five Mile Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.