US Bridges

Marshall Drive over Cottonwood Creek

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Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Carrier Pkwy · Structure no. 180570F58685005

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,518
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marshall Drive over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Marshall Drive over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,518 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,525 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarshall Drive
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Carrier Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72086, -97.01876
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,518 (2019)
Projected traffic10,525 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 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 Marshall Drive over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marshall Drive 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 Marshall Drive over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 7,518 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marshall Drive over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Marshall Drive over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.