US Bridges

Bee Street over Cooks Branch Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Valwood Pkwy · Structure no. 180570G00070001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,576
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bee Street over Cooks Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bee Street over Cooks Branch Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,576 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,784 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBee Street
CrossesCooks Branch Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Valwood Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93412, -96.89711
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,576 (2019)
Projected traffic2,784 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bee Street over Cooks Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bee Street over Cooks Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bee Street over Cooks Branch Creek carry?

About 1,576 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bee Street over Cooks Branch Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bee Street over Cooks Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.