US Bridges

Carter DR over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of Spur 303 · Structure no. 022200C00930001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter DR over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Carter DR over Cottonwood Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarter DR
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Spur 303
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71791, -97.06682
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2019)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2029
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carter DR over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter DR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Carter DR over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Carter DR over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Carter DR over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.