US Bridges

Randol Mill RD over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of John T. White · Structure no. 022200ZR0785001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,617
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randol Mill RD over Cottonwood Creek is a steel culvert carrying Randol Mill RD over Cottonwood Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 10,617 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,410 by 2036. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRandol Mill RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.2 MI S of John T. White
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76335, -97.16233
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,617 (2022)
Projected traffic5,410 by 2036
Trucks20%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Randol Mill RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Randol Mill RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Randol Mill RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 10,617 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Randol Mill RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Randol Mill RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.