US Bridges

US 75 SB over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570004707484

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109,907
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 SB over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 SB over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 109,907 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 219,814 by 2040. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 75 SB
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.3 MI NE of IH 635
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92886, -96.75987
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,907 (2020)
Projected traffic219,814 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 75 SB over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 SB over Cottonwood 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 SB over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 109,907 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 75 SB over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 SB over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.