Denton Tap Road over Cottonwood Branch
PoorDallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of Sandy Lake RD · Structure no. 180570V00100003
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,670
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Denton Tap Road over Cottonwood Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Denton Tap Road over Cottonwood Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 27,670 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,323 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Denton Tap Road over Cottonwood Branch built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Denton Tap Road over Cottonwood Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Denton Tap Road over Cottonwood Branch carry?
About 27,670 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Denton Tap Road over Cottonwood Branch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns Denton Tap Road over Cottonwood Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.