US Bridges

Susan Drive over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of E Park Row · Structure no. 022200C05840002

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,704
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Susan Drive over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Susan Drive over Cottonwood Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 56 years old, older 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 4,704 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,586 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSusan Drive
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.3 MI N of E Park Row
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72462, -97.05717
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,704 (2022)
Projected traffic6,586 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Susan Drive over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Susan Drive over Cottonwood Creek 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 Susan Drive over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 4,704 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Susan Drive over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Susan Drive over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.