US Bridges

Plaza Street over Branch of Cottonwood Crk

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .1 MI W of Susan Drive · Structure no. 022200C04770001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plaza Street over Branch of Cottonwood Crk is a prestressed concrete other carrying Plaza Street over Branch of Cottonwood Crk 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 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPlaza Street
CrossesBranch of Cottonwood Crk
Location.1 MI W of Susan Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72763, -97.05851
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2042
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 Plaza Street over Branch of Cottonwood Crk built?

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

What condition is Plaza Street over Branch of 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 Plaza Street over Branch of Cottonwood Crk carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plaza Street over Branch of Cottonwood Crk?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Plaza Street over Branch of Cottonwood Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.