SH 161 Sbfr over Cottonwood CR
GoodDallas County, Texas · 3.60 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570296401055
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 430 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
SH 161 Sbfr over Cottonwood CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 Sbfr over Cottonwood CR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 161 Sbfr over Cottonwood CR built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 161 Sbfr over Cottonwood CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 161 Sbfr over Cottonwood CR carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 161 Sbfr over Cottonwood CR?
The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 161 Sbfr over Cottonwood CR?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.