US Bridges

Josey Lane over Cooks Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Valwood Pkwy · Structure no. 180570G00650007

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,738
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Josey Lane over Cooks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Josey Lane over Cooks Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 17,738 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42,850 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJosey Lane
CrossesCooks Branch
Location0.1 MI N of Valwood Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93956, -96.89053
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,738 (2019)
Projected traffic42,850 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 Josey Lane over Cooks Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Josey Lane 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 Josey Lane over Cooks Branch carry?

About 17,738 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Josey Lane over Cooks Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Josey Lane over Cooks Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.