US Bridges

Colonial Lane over Brockbank Channel

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Oconnor RD · Structure no. 180570D04940002

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colonial Lane over Brockbank Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Colonial Lane over Brockbank Channel in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 1,211 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColonial Lane
CrossesBrockbank Channel
Location0.1 MI W of Oconnor RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83341, -96.95275
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width1,211 ft (369.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2015)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 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 Colonial Lane over Brockbank Channel built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colonial Lane over Brockbank Channel 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Colonial Lane over Brockbank Channel carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Colonial Lane over Brockbank Channel?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 1,211 ft wide.

Who owns Colonial Lane over Brockbank Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.