US Bridges

Tatum Street over W Fk Cottonwood Crk

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.02 MI W of Waterview Pk · Structure no. 180570E02240001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,520
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tatum Street over W Fk Cottonwood Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Tatum Street over W Fk Cottonwood Crk in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTatum Street
CrossesW Fk Cottonwood Crk
Location0.02 MI W of Waterview Pk
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98118, -96.75677
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,520 (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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tatum Street over W Fk Cottonwood Crk built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tatum Street over W Fk Cottonwood Crk 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 Tatum Street over W Fk Cottonwood Crk carry?

About 3,520 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tatum Street over W Fk Cottonwood Crk?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Tatum Street over W Fk Cottonwood Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.