ST9304-CS 881013 (2)October 13, 1988
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
RE:
Steve Goram, Public Works Director
Russell R. Doyl~.E., City Engineer
East Beltline Bridge @ Denton Creek
Your Memo Dated September 13, 1988
In response to subject memo (sorry for the delay in response), please note
that on Monday, October 10, 1988, I observed a spalded or deteriorated
section out of the cap of the first bent from the abutment on the west, with
steel exposed. I would suggest at least remedial work be done to secure
this section and preclude further deterioration.
Is Mr. Mike Sharp an engineer? (structural?) If he is, I would accept his
recommendation. I assume this roadway is maintained by the City of
Coppell. If Sharp is not a structural engineer, I recommend that you
request one through District #1 to inspect the site and structure. If that
is not possible, then we will have to investigate other measures.
Please note that the first bent from the east abutment has pervasive erosion
existing around the columns. It appears that the rock and debris around the
northerly column is someones effort to stabilyze that erosion. There is no
slope protection on the east side like on the west side, although much of
the subgrade has eroded out from under the west concrete slope protection.
A railing joint on the north side has separated and one of its anchor bolts
have failed. The pavement over the westerly abutment could use some
maintenance.
That spawled bent cap should be watched more frequent. What is the
frequency of bridge inspections? Is it with our own personnel alone, or
with others? Is there an inventory available for reference? If so, please
give me a copy.
Please let me know if you need any additional information. Thanks.
RRD/lsg
xc: Shohre Daneshmand, Civil Engineer
BELTLINE.BRG