US Bridges

Seay RD over Cole Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Linfield RD · Structure no. 1805709S2290001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seay RD over Cole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Seay RD over Cole Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 760 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSeay RD
CrossesCole Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Linfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70857, -96.7667
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2011)
Projected traffic760 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Seay RD over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seay RD over Cole 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Seay RD over Cole Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Seay RD over Cole Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Seay RD over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.