US Bridges

Forum DR over S Fork Cottonwood Crk

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.18 MI S of Spur 303 · Structure no. 022200C02070001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,690
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forum DR over S Fork Cottonwood Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Forum DR over S Fork Cottonwood Crk in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,690 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,890 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesForum DR
CrossesS Fork Cottonwood Crk
Location0.18 MI S of Spur 303
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70929, -97.05344
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2019)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forum DR over S Fork Cottonwood Crk built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forum DR over S Fork Cottonwood Crk 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 Forum DR over S Fork Cottonwood Crk carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Forum DR over S Fork Cottonwood Crk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Forum DR over S Fork Cottonwood Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.