US Bridges

Forest Lane EB over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of US 75 · Structure no. 1805709F6680007

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,298
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Lane EB over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Lane EB over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 13,298 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2030. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Lane EB
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.20 MI E of US 75
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90926, -96.76513
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,298 (2019)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Lane EB over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Lane EB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Lane EB over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 13,298 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Forest Lane EB over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Lane EB over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.