US Bridges

SE 14th ST over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Skyline · Structure no. 1805709F7610002

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,388
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 14th ST over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SE 14th ST over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 87 years old, older 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 8,388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2031. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 14th ST
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Skyline
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72832, -96.98584
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,388 (2019)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 14th ST over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SE 14th ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SE 14th ST over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 8,388 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is SE 14th ST over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SE 14th ST over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.