US Bridges

Royal Lane SB over Cottonwood Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of Bethel Road · Structure no. 180570V00253002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,020
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Lane SB over Cottonwood Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Royal Lane SB over Cottonwood Branch 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 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 5,020 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,028 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal Lane SB
CrossesCottonwood Branch
Location0.65 MI N of Bethel Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96276, -97.02667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,020 (2019)
Projected traffic7,028 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Royal Lane SB over Cottonwood Branch built?

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

What condition is Royal Lane SB over Cottonwood Branch 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 Royal Lane SB over Cottonwood Branch carry?

About 5,020 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Royal Lane SB over Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Lane SB over Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.