US Bridges

Hutton Drive over Cooks Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of Belt Line · Structure no. 180570G00607001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,529
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hutton Drive over Cooks Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hutton Drive over Cooks Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,529 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2037. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHutton Drive
CrossesCooks Branch
Location1.9 MI S of Belt Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92512, -96.91375
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 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 length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,529 (2019)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hutton Drive over Cooks Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hutton 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hutton Drive over Cooks Branch carry?

About 3,529 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hutton Drive over Cooks Branch?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Hutton Drive over Cooks Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.