US Bridges

Fulghum RD over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570AA1041001

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulghum RD over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fulghum RD over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFulghum RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.20 MI NE of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62376, -96.69084
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fulghum RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Fulghum RD over Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Fulghum RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fulghum RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Fulghum RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.