US Bridges

Brentwood Lane over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of West Shore · Structure no. 180570E00285001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brentwood Lane over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brentwood Lane over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 381 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrentwood Lane
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.15 MI E of West Shore
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97417, -96.74583
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
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 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 Brentwood Lane over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brentwood Lane 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Brentwood Lane over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brentwood Lane over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Brentwood Lane over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.