US Bridges

Sandy Lane over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 022200ZS1214001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,522
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Lane over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sandy Lane over Cottonwood Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 3,522 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,530 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Lane
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.9 MI S of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74712, -97.19876
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,522 (2019)
Projected traffic4,530 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Sandy Lane over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Lane 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 Sandy Lane over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 3,522 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sandy Lane over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Lane over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.