US Bridges

Luna RD NB over Cooks Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of Valley View · Structure no. 180570H01757004

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
504 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,676
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luna RD NB over Cooks Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Luna RD NB 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 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 10,676 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,000 by 2033. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLuna RD NB
CrossesCooks Branch
Location0.45 MI N of Valley View
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92386, -96.92521
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,676 (2019)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Luna RD NB over Cooks Branch built?

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

What condition is Luna RD NB over Cooks Branch 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 Luna RD NB over Cooks Branch carry?

About 10,676 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Luna RD NB over Cooks Branch?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Luna RD NB over Cooks Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.