US Bridges

N. Wildwood RD over Cottonwood Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of SH 356 · Structure no. 180570D09670001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,546
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Wildwood RD over Cottonwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying N. Wildwood RD over Cottonwood Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,546 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Wildwood RD
CrossesCottonwood Branch
Location0.6 MI N of SH 356
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81502, -96.91686
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,546 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N. Wildwood RD over Cottonwood Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Wildwood RD 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 N. Wildwood RD over Cottonwood Branch carry?

About 4,546 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is N. Wildwood RD over Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns N. Wildwood RD over Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.