US Bridges

Buena Vista DR over Br of Cottonwood Ck

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Susan Drive · Structure no. 022200C00770001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista DR over Br of Cottonwood Ck is a concrete frame carrying Buena Vista DR over Br of Cottonwood Ck in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBuena Vista DR
CrossesBr of Cottonwood Ck
Location0.1 MI W of Susan Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72682, -97.05795
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Buena Vista DR over Br of Cottonwood Ck built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista DR over Br of Cottonwood Ck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Buena Vista DR over Br of Cottonwood Ck carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista DR over Br of Cottonwood Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista DR over Br of Cottonwood Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.