US Bridges

SW 3rd ST over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of Jefferson · Structure no. 180570F01850001

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,533
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 3rd ST over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 3rd ST over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 2,533 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,546 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 3rd ST
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.30 MI S of Jefferson
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72613, -97.00718
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,533 (2019)
Projected traffic3,546 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 3rd ST over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 3rd ST over Cottonwood Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SW 3rd ST over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 2,533 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SW 3rd ST over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SW 3rd ST over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.