US Bridges

US 75 Nbfr over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of FM 2786 · Structure no. 180430004706402

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,427
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 Nbfr over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 Nbfr over Cottonwood Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 27,427 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,969 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 75 Nbfr
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.65 MI S of FM 2786
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12173, -96.66674
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,427 (2023)
Projected traffic25,969 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 Nbfr over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US 75 Nbfr 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 October 2023.

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

About 27,427 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 75 Nbfr over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 Nbfr over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.