US Bridges

Oak Cliff Blvd over Coombs Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of Plymouth RD · Structure no. 1805709O0210001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,184
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Cliff Blvd over Coombs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Cliff Blvd over Coombs Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,184 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOak Cliff Blvd
CrossesCoombs Creek
Location0.01 MI S of Plymouth RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75611, -96.85464
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,184 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 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 Oak Cliff Blvd over Coombs Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Cliff Blvd over Coombs Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Cliff Blvd over Coombs Creek carry?

About 1,184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oak Cliff Blvd over Coombs Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Cliff Blvd over Coombs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.