US Bridges

Belt Line RD over Cottonwood Creek

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Dallas County, Texas · 1.05 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 180570E00195038

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,210
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Belt Line RD over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2031. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.05 MI W of US 75
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95119, -96.75322
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,210 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 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 SystemYes

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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Line RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Belt Line RD over Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Belt Line RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 20,210 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Belt Line RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.