US Bridges

Las Brisas DR over Cottonwood Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Walnut Hill · Structure no. 180570D05015001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
515
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Brisas DR over Cottonwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Las Brisas DR over Cottonwood Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 515 vehicles a day, projected to reach 890 by 2029. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLas Brisas DR
CrossesCottonwood Branch
Location0.1 MI S of Walnut Hill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86463, -96.98188
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2009)
Projected traffic890 by 2029
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 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 Las Brisas DR over Cottonwood Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Las Brisas DR over Cottonwood Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Las Brisas DR over Cottonwood Branch carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Las Brisas DR over Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Las Brisas DR over Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.