US Bridges

Ninth ST over Coombs Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Westmoreland · Structure no. 1805709N4410001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
522
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ninth ST over Coombs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ninth ST over Coombs Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 522 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNinth ST
CrossesCoombs Creek
Location0.40 MI E of Westmoreland
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74648, -96.86682
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 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 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 Ninth ST over Coombs Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ninth ST 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ninth ST over Coombs Creek carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ninth ST over Coombs Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ninth ST over Coombs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.