US Bridges

Brentwood Stair RD over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Cooks Lane · Structure no. 022200ZB6845001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,019
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brentwood Stair RD over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brentwood Stair RD over Cottonwood Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,019 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,677 by 2034. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrentwood Stair RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Cooks Lane
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75357, -97.18129
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,019 (2024)
Projected traffic6,677 by 2034
Trucks10%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$359,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brentwood Stair RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brentwood Stair RD over Cottonwood Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Brentwood Stair RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 6,019 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brentwood Stair RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Brentwood Stair RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.