US Bridges

Sherry Street over Tri. of Cottonwood Ck.

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 N. of Arkansas Ln. · Structure no. 022200C05480001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,895
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherry Street over Tri. of Cottonwood Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying Sherry Street over Tri. of Cottonwood Ck. in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,895 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,853 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSherry Street
CrossesTri. of Cottonwood Ck.
Location0.1 N. of Arkansas Ln.
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70813, -97.0718
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,895 (2019)
Projected traffic6,853 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sherry Street over Tri. of Cottonwood Ck. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherry Street over Tri. of Cottonwood Ck. 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 Sherry Street over Tri. of Cottonwood Ck. carry?

About 4,895 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sherry Street over Tri. of Cottonwood Ck.?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Sherry Street over Tri. of Cottonwood Ck.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.