US Bridges

Midpark RD over Cottonwood Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Maham RD · Structure no. 1805709M5710001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,394
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midpark RD over Cottonwood Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midpark RD over Cottonwood Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 5,394 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMidpark RD
CrossesCottonwood Branch
Location0.2 MI E of Maham RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93654, -96.75786
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,394 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midpark RD over Cottonwood Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midpark RD over Cottonwood Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Midpark RD over Cottonwood Branch carry?

About 5,394 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Midpark RD over Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Midpark RD over Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.