US Bridges

LA Cosa DR over Kiowa Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of Preston RD · Structure no. 1805709L0070001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,530
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cosa DR over Kiowa Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA Cosa DR over Kiowa Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA Cosa DR
CrossesKiowa Branch
Location0.45 MI E of Preston RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95963, -96.7964
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2019)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Cosa DR over Kiowa Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Cosa DR over Kiowa Branch 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 LA Cosa DR over Kiowa Branch carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is LA Cosa DR over Kiowa Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns LA Cosa DR over Kiowa Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.