US Bridges

Cooks Lane over Trib Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of I 30 · Structure no. 022200ZC7125001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,376
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooks Lane over Trib Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cooks Lane over Trib Cottonwood Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8,376 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,839 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCooks Lane
CrossesTrib Cottonwood Creek
Location0.25 MI S of I 30
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7567, -97.18325
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,376 (2019)
Projected traffic9,839 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cooks Lane over Trib Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooks Lane over Trib 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 Cooks Lane over Trib Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 8,376 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cooks Lane over Trib Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cooks Lane over Trib Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.