US Bridges

Dallas N Tollway over Cottonwood Branch Trib

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of Main ST · Structure no. 1804309D0470066

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Dallas N Tollway over Cottonwood Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Dallas N Tollway over Cottonwood Branch Trib in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 362 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDallas N Tollway
CrossesCottonwood Branch Trib
Location1.3 MI N of Main ST
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16985, -96.83935
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width362 ft (110.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2011)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Dallas N Tollway over Cottonwood Branch Trib built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dallas N Tollway over Cottonwood Branch Trib 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 2023.

How much traffic does Dallas N Tollway over Cottonwood Branch Trib carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dallas N Tollway over Cottonwood Branch Trib?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 362 ft wide.

Who owns Dallas N Tollway over Cottonwood Branch Trib?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.