US Bridges

IH 635 Ebfr over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · High Five Interchange · Structure no. 180570237401462

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,879
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Ebfr over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Ebfr 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 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 4,879 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,831 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 Ebfr
CrossesCottonwood Creek
LocationHigh Five Interchange
RouteState Highway 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92342, -96.76251
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck40 ft (12.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,879 (2020)
Projected traffic6,831 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 635 Ebfr over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 635 Ebfr 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 IH 635 Ebfr over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 4,879 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Ebfr over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Ebfr over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.