US Bridges

Northlake Drive over W Fk Cottonwood Crk

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.04 MI W of Waterview DR · Structure no. 180570E02120001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northlake Drive over W Fk Cottonwood Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Northlake Drive over W Fk Cottonwood Crk in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 1,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthlake Drive
CrossesW Fk Cottonwood Crk
Location0.04 MI W of Waterview DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95917, -96.75681
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northlake Drive over W Fk Cottonwood Crk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Northlake Drive 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 Northlake Drive over W Fk Cottonwood Crk carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Northlake Drive over W Fk Cottonwood Crk?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Northlake Drive over W Fk Cottonwood Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.