US Bridges

Arapaho Road over W Fk Cottonwood Crk

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Coit RD · Structure no. 180570E00075004

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,034
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arapaho Road over W Fk Cottonwood Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Arapaho Road over W Fk Cottonwood Crk in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 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 23,034 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,870 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArapaho Road
CrossesW Fk Cottonwood Crk
Location0.6 MI E of Coit RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96236, -96.75748
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic23,034 (2019)
Projected traffic25,870 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arapaho Road over W Fk Cottonwood Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Arapaho Road over W Fk Cottonwood Crk 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 Arapaho Road over W Fk Cottonwood Crk carry?

About 23,034 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Arapaho Road over W Fk Cottonwood Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Arapaho Road over W Fk Cottonwood Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.