US Bridges

Robinson Road over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Marshall DR · Structure no. 180570F73768005

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,334
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Road over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Robinson Road 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 3,334 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,668 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRobinson Road
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Marshall DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72021, -97.01968
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,334 (2019)
Projected traffic4,668 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 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 Robinson Road over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Robinson Road 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 Robinson Road over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 3,334 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Robinson Road 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 32 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Road over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.