US Bridges

Malloy Bridge RD over Cottonwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Texas · 3.75 MI NE of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570AA0222007

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,370
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malloy Bridge RD over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Malloy Bridge RD over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2031. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMalloy Bridge RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location3.75 MI NE of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58802, -96.60801
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Malloy Bridge RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malloy Bridge 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 Malloy Bridge RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Malloy Bridge RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Malloy Bridge RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.