US Bridges

Jefferson Blvd over Coombs Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · At Westmoreland Int · Structure no. 1805709J3480009

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,355
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Blvd over Coombs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson Blvd over Coombs Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 10,355 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,000 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Blvd
CrossesCoombs Creek
LocationAt Westmoreland Int
RouteCity Street 223
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74429, -96.87285
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
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,355 (2019)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 Jefferson Blvd over Coombs Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Blvd over Coombs Creek carry?

About 10,355 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Jefferson Blvd over Coombs Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Jefferson Blvd over Coombs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.