US Bridges

Macarthur Blvd over Cottonwood Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of Walnut Hill · Structure no. 180570D05410015

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,683
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur Blvd over Cottonwood Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macarthur Blvd over Cottonwood Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 28,683 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,156 by 2037. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMacarthur Blvd
CrossesCottonwood Branch
Location0.9 MI S of Walnut Hill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87278, -96.95908
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,683 (2015)
Projected traffic40,156 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macarthur Blvd over Cottonwood Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macarthur Blvd 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Macarthur Blvd over Cottonwood Branch carry?

About 28,683 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur Blvd over Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur Blvd over Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.