US Bridges

Senlac Drive over Cooks Branch Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Valley View · Structure no. 180570G01085001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,011
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Senlac Drive over Cooks Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Senlac Drive over Cooks Branch Creek 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 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 2,011 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,815 by 2037. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSenlac Drive
CrossesCooks Branch Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Valley View
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92658, -96.90959
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,011 (2015)
Projected traffic2,815 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Senlac Drive over Cooks Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is Senlac Drive 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Senlac Drive over Cooks Branch Creek carry?

About 2,011 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Senlac Drive over Cooks Branch Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Senlac Drive over Cooks Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.