US Bridges

Colwell Blvd over Hackberry Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of JCT SH 114 · Structure no. 180570D01820002

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 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 Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Colwell Blvd over Hackberry Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 45 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 6,755 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,150 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColwell Blvd
CrossesHackberry Creek Trib
Location0.4 MI N of JCT SH 114
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8865, -96.94497
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,755 (2019)
Projected traffic6,150 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colwell Blvd over Hackberry Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Colwell Blvd over Hackberry Creek Trib 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 Trib carry?

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

How long is Colwell Blvd over Hackberry Creek Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Colwell Blvd over Hackberry Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.