US Bridges

Freeport Pkwy over Cottonwood Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Sandy Lake RD · Structure no. 180570V00300002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,297
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeport Pkwy over Cottonwood Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Freeport Pkwy over Cottonwood Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9,297 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,016 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeport Pkwy
CrossesCottonwood Branch
Location0.4 MI S of Sandy Lake RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96743, -97.01507
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,297 (2019)
Projected traffic13,016 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Freeport Pkwy over Cottonwood Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeport Pkwy 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 Freeport Pkwy over Cottonwood Branch carry?

About 9,297 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Freeport Pkwy over Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Freeport Pkwy over Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.