US Bridges

Stonewall RD over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.40 MI SE of Vinson RD · Structure no. 180570AA0295002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,117
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonewall RD over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stonewall RD over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,117 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStonewall RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.40 MI SE of Vinson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96216, -96.52128
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,117 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stonewall RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stonewall 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Stonewall RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 2,117 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stonewall RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Stonewall RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.