US Bridges

Pgbt SB over S Frk Cottonwood Crk

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.75 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570296401534

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
551 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pgbt SB over S Frk Cottonwood Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pgbt SB over S Frk Cottonwood Crk 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2035. The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPgbt SB
CrossesS Frk Cottonwood Crk
Location2.75 MI N of IH 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71462, -97.02464
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 above top of footing
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 spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length551 ft (167.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2015)
Projected traffic45,500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 SB over S Frk Cottonwood Crk built?

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

What condition is Pgbt SB over S Frk Cottonwood Crk 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 SB over S Frk Cottonwood Crk carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pgbt SB over S Frk Cottonwood Crk?

The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Pgbt SB over S Frk Cottonwood Crk?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.