US Bridges

Cockrell Hill RD over Little Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Bear Creek · Structure no. 180570S00625001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cockrell Hill RD over Little Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cockrell Hill RD over Little Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCockrell Hill RD
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Bear Creek
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55931, -96.89105
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2019)
Projected traffic5,460 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cockrell Hill RD over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cockrell Hill RD over Little Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cockrell Hill RD over Little Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cockrell Hill RD over Little Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cockrell Hill RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.