US Bridges

Marshall DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 1382 · Structure no. 180570F58685002

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,771
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Marshall DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 6,771 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarshall DR
CrossesCottonwood Creek Trib
Location0.1 MI E of FM 1382
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72056, -96.99208
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,771 (2019)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marshall DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Marshall DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib 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 Marshall DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib carry?

About 6,771 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Marshall DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Marshall DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.