US Bridges

IH635WB to SH121NB over Cottonwood Br & 121 Exit

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.0 MI NW of Royal LN · Structure no. 022200036401705

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
516 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH635WB to SH121NB over Cottonwood Br & 121 Exit is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH635WB to SH121NB over Cottonwood Br & 121 Exit in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2036. The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH635WB to SH121NB
CrossesCottonwood Br & 121 Exit
Location1.0 MI NW of Royal LN
RouteState Highway 635
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95208, -97.03856
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length516 ft (157.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2016)
Projected traffic12,200 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 to SH121NB over Cottonwood Br & 121 Exit built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH635WB to SH121NB over Cottonwood Br & 121 Exit 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 to SH121NB over Cottonwood Br & 121 Exit carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH635WB to SH121NB over Cottonwood Br & 121 Exit?

The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH635WB to SH121NB over Cottonwood Br & 121 Exit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.