US Bridges

FM 1382 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of SH 180 · Structure no. 180570104703026

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
334 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
33,885
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1382 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1382 over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 33,885 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35,900 by 2033. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1382
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.95 MI S of SH 180
RouteState Highway 1382
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73168, -96.99422
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,885 (2019)
Projected traffic35,900 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 FM 1382 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1382 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1382 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 33,885 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is FM 1382 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1382 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.