US Bridges

Vinson RD over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of Collin C/L · Structure no. 180570AA8190001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,764
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vinson RD over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vinson RD over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 2,764 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,377 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVinson RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.1 MI S of Collin C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96884, -96.5238
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,764 (2019)
Projected traffic2,377 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 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 Vinson RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vinson 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 Vinson RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 2,764 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Vinson 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 27 ft wide.

Who owns Vinson RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.