US Bridges

Colwell Blvd over Hackberry Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of JCT SH 114 · Structure no. 180570D01820001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,755
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colwell Blvd over Hackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colwell Blvd over Hackberry Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6,755 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,150 by 2037. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColwell Blvd
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location0.3 MI N of JCT SH 114
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88434, -96.94678
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,755 (2019)
Projected traffic6,150 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colwell Blvd over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colwell Blvd over Hackberry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Colwell Blvd over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 6,755 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Colwell Blvd over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Colwell Blvd over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.