US Bridges

IH635WB-INTL Pkwy over Cottonwood Branch

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Tarrant County, Texas · SH121 Sbfr @ Cottonwo · Structure no. 022200036401640

Built
2011
14 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,048 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,050
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH635WB-INTL Pkwy over Cottonwood Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH635WB-INTL Pkwy over Cottonwood Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2011 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 14 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 26,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,100 by 2030. The structure is 1,048 ft (319.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH635WB-INTL Pkwy
CrossesCottonwood Branch
LocationSH121 Sbfr @ Cottonwo
RouteState Highway 635
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94521, -97.04158
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,048 ft (319.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,050 (2010)
Projected traffic26,100 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IH635WB-INTL Pkwy over Cottonwood Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is IH635WB-INTL Pkwy over Cottonwood Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH635WB-INTL Pkwy over Cottonwood Branch carry?

About 26,050 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is IH635WB-INTL Pkwy over Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 1,048 ft (319.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH635WB-INTL Pkwy over Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.