US Bridges

Sandy Lake Road over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of SH 121 · Structure no. 180570V00065004

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,389
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Lake Road over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Lake Road over Cottonwood Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,389 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,145 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Lake Road
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.2 MI E of SH 121
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97074, -97.00807
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,389 (2014)
Projected traffic13,145 by 2041
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Lake Road over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Lake Road over Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Sandy Lake Road over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 9,389 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Lake Road over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Lake Road over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.