US Bridges

Millers Ferry RD over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570KK0185001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millers Ferry RD over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Millers Ferry RD over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2031. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMillers Ferry RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.6 MI N of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59565, -96.69062
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2011)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Millers Ferry RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millers Ferry RD 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 Millers Ferry RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Millers Ferry RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Millers Ferry RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.