US Bridges

Nix RD over Cooks Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570H01985001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,429
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nix RD over Cooks Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Nix RD over Cooks Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 3,429 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,190 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNix RD
CrossesCooks Branch
Location0.5 MI S of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94642, -96.88382
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,429 (2019)
Projected traffic8,190 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nix RD over Cooks Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nix RD 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 Nix RD over Cooks Branch carry?

About 3,429 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Nix RD over Cooks Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Nix RD over Cooks Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.