US Bridges

US 75 SB FR over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570004707491

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,623
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 SB FR over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 SB FR over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5 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 13,623 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,072 by 2040. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 75 SB FR
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.3 MI NE of IH 635
RouteState Highway 75
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92934, -96.75985
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,623 (2020)
Projected traffic19,072 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 SB FR over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 SB FR over Cottonwood Creek 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 September 2023.

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

About 13,623 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 75 SB FR over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 SB FR over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.