Ramp a - IH 635 over Cottonwood Creek
FairTarrant County, Texas · IH 635 at SH 121 · Structure no. 022200237406422
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp a - IH 635 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a - IH 635 over Cottonwood Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,440 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp a - IH 635 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp a - IH 635 over Cottonwood Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ramp a - IH 635 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ramp a - IH 635 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp a - IH 635 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.