US Bridges

SB Greenville over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of FM 2170 · Structure no. 180430004709413

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,245
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Greenville over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB Greenville over Cottonwood Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,245 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,097 by 2038. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB Greenville
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.05 MI S of FM 2170
RouteCity Street 5
StateTexas
Coordinates33.09891, -96.66295
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,245 (2019)
Projected traffic15,097 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB Greenville over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Greenville 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SB Greenville over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 8,245 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SB Greenville over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SB Greenville over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.