US Bridges

Belt Line RD over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.90 MI NE of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570AA0220027

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Belt Line RD over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,458 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.90 MI NE of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60462, -96.6501
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2019)
Projected traffic3,458 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Line RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Line RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Belt Line RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.