US Bridges

Spring Valley Ed. over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI W Od US 75 · Structure no. 180570E02905012

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,456
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Valley Ed. over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Valley Ed. over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 23,456 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,838 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSpring Valley Ed.
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.6 MI W Od US 75
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94006, -96.7565
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,456 (2019)
Projected traffic32,838 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Valley Ed. over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Valley Ed. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Valley Ed. over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 23,456 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spring Valley Ed. over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Valley Ed. over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.