US Bridges

Melrose Drive over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of West Shore · Structure no. 180570E01975002

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,234
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melrose Drive over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Melrose Drive 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 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 2,234 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMelrose Drive
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.05 MI E of West Shore
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97078, -96.74746
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,234 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 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 Melrose Drive over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Melrose Drive 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 Melrose Drive over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 2,234 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Melrose Drive over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Melrose Drive over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.