US Bridges

US 75 Nbml over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of FM 2786 · Structure no. 180430004706396

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84,751
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 Nbml over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 Nbml over Cottonwood Creek in Collin 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 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 84,751 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,650 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 75 Nbml
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.65 MI S of FM 2786
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12198, -96.66676
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,751 (2023)
Projected traffic97,650 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 75 Nbml over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is US 75 Nbml 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 75 Nbml over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 84,751 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 75 Nbml over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 Nbml over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.