US Bridges

Olde Forge Road over Five Mile Creek Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Cockrell · Structure no. 1805709O4200001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
957
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olde Forge Road over Five Mile Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Olde Forge Road over Five Mile Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 957 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOlde Forge Road
CrossesFive Mile Creek Trib
Location0.10 MI E of Cockrell
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71633, -96.88952
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic957 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olde Forge Road over Five Mile Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olde Forge Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Olde Forge Road over Five Mile Creek Trib carry?

About 957 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Olde Forge Road over Five Mile Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Olde Forge Road over Five Mile Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.