US Bridges

Denton Drive over Cooks Branch

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Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Valwood Pkwy · Structure no. 180570G00365001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,407
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denton Drive over Cooks Branch is a concrete frame carrying Denton Drive over Cooks Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6,407 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,969 by 2037. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDenton Drive
CrossesCooks Branch
Location0.5 MI S of Valwood Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93183, -96.89961
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,407 (2015)
Projected traffic8,969 by 2037
Trucks3%
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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denton Drive over Cooks Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denton Drive over Cooks Branch 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 Denton Drive over Cooks Branch carry?

About 6,407 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Denton Drive over Cooks Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Denton Drive over Cooks Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.