US Bridges

Ederville Road over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Cooks Lane · Structure no. 022200ZE1075002

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
1,330
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ederville Road over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ederville Road 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2034. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEderville Road
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Cooks Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75776, -97.17625
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2014)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2034
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ederville Road over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Ederville Road 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 Ederville Road over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ederville Road 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 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ederville Road over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.