US Bridges

IH 30 EB over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.30 MI E of IH 820 · Structure no. 022200106802197

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66,737
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 30 EB over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 30 EB over Cottonwood Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 66,737 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,250 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 30 EB
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location2.30 MI E of IH 820
RouteInterstate 30
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75993, -97.17322
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,737 (2019)
Projected traffic97,250 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 IH 30 EB over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 30 EB over Cottonwood Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 30 EB over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 66,737 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 30 EB over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns IH 30 EB over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.