US Bridges

S Great SW Pkwy over Trib of Cottonwood CR

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.22 MI S of SP 303 · Structure no. 022200S45075002

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,824
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Great SW Pkwy over Trib of Cottonwood CR is a concrete culvert carrying S Great SW Pkwy over Trib of Cottonwood CR in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 49 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 11,824 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,050 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Great SW Pkwy
CrossesTrib of Cottonwood CR
Location0.22 MI S of SP 303
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70852, -97.04408
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,824 (2024)
Projected traffic15,050 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Great SW Pkwy over Trib of Cottonwood CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is S Great SW Pkwy over Trib of Cottonwood CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S Great SW Pkwy over Trib of Cottonwood CR carry?

About 11,824 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S Great SW Pkwy over Trib of Cottonwood CR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns S Great SW Pkwy over Trib of Cottonwood CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.