US Bridges

S Carrier Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Dickery RD · Structure no. 180570F21436003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,317
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Carrier Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Carrier Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 18,317 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Carrier Pkwy
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Dickery RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72701, -97.01507
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,317 (2019)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Carrier Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Carrier Pkwy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S Carrier Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 18,317 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is S Carrier Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns S Carrier Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.