US Bridges

Sunrise RD over Cottonwood Creek Trib

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Dallas County, Texas · 0.02 MI N of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570KK0191003

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise RD over Cottonwood Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Sunrise RD over Cottonwood Creek Trib 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunrise RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek Trib
Location0.02 MI N of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58773, -96.70498
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2011)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunrise RD over Cottonwood Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Sunrise RD over Cottonwood Creek Trib 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 Sunrise RD over Cottonwood Creek Trib carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sunrise RD over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise RD over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.