US Bridges

Cooks Lane over Cottonwood Ck

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Meadowbrook · Structure no. 022200ZC7125002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,827
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooks Lane over Cottonwood Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cooks Lane over Cottonwood Ck in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5,827 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,850 by 2034. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCooks Lane
CrossesCottonwood Ck
Location0.2 MI N of Meadowbrook
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75181, -97.18318
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,827 (2024)
Projected traffic6,850 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Cottonwood Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooks Lane over Cottonwood Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cooks Lane over Cottonwood Ck carry?

About 5,827 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cooks Lane over Cottonwood Ck?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Cooks Lane over Cottonwood Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.