US Bridges

IH 635 Wbfr over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · High Five Interchange · Structure no. 180570237401463

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,281
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 635 Wbfr over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 635 Wbfr 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 7,281 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,193 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 635 Wbfr
CrossesCottonwood Creek
LocationHigh Five Interchange
RouteState Highway 635
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.925, -96.7613
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,281 (2020)
Projected traffic10,193 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 635 Wbfr over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

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

About 7,281 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 635 Wbfr over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns IH 635 Wbfr over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.