US Bridges

Apollo RD over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE Brand RD · Structure no. 180570B01164001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,309
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apollo RD over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Apollo RD over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 70 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 2,309 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,254 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesApollo RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.30 MI SE Brand RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94551, -96.63741
Functional classUrban 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
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,309 (2019)
Projected traffic7,254 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Apollo RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Apollo 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 Apollo RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 2,309 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Apollo RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Apollo RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.