US Bridges

Pgbt NB over SW 14th & Cottonwood CR

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.30 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570296401504

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
743 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pgbt NB over SW 14th & Cottonwood CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pgbt NB over SW 14th & Cottonwood CR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,000 by 2030. The structure is 743 ft (226.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPgbt NB
CrossesSW 14th & Cottonwood CR
Location2.30 MI S of IH 30
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72823, -97.01966
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length743 ft (226.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2012)
Projected traffic63,000 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Pgbt NB over SW 14th & Cottonwood CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pgbt NB over SW 14th & 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 Pgbt NB over SW 14th & Cottonwood CR carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pgbt NB over SW 14th & Cottonwood CR?

The structure is 743 ft (226.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Pgbt NB over SW 14th & Cottonwood CR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.