US Bridges

SP 348 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of SH114/SP348 · Structure no. 180570035304021

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
103 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,941
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 348 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying SP 348 over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 96 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 15,941 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,260 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSP 348
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.4 MI SE of SH114/SP348
RouteState Highway 348
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88026, -96.94422
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,941 (2023)
Projected traffic21,260 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SP 348 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SP 348 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SP 348 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 15,941 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SP 348 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns SP 348 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.