US Bridges

Morrison DR over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 022200ZM8265001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
389
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrison DR over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Morrison DR over Cottonwood Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2034. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorrison DR
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.8 MI S of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74819, -97.18675
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2023)
Projected traffic708 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Morrison DR over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrison DR over Cottonwood Creek 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 Morrison DR over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morrison DR over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Morrison DR over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.