US Bridges

Kissell ST over Cottonwood Creek

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Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Blt Line RD · Structure no. 180570KK0150001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
781
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kissell ST over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kissell ST over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 781 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2031. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKissell ST
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Blt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59593, -96.68674
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic781 (2019)
Projected traffic350 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 Kissell ST over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kissell ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kissell ST over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 781 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kissell ST over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Kissell ST over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.