US Bridges

Dn Tollway Nbfr over Cottonwood Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Eldorado Pkwy · Structure no. 1804309D0470067

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
520 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
35,852
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Dn Tollway Nbfr over Cottonwood Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dn Tollway Nbfr over Cottonwood Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 35,852 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,437 by 2041. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDn Tollway Nbfr
CrossesCottonwood Branch
Location0.5 MI S of Eldorado Pkwy
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16765, -96.83942
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,852 (2021)
Projected traffic39,437 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dn Tollway Nbfr over Cottonwood Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dn Tollway Nbfr over Cottonwood Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dn Tollway Nbfr over Cottonwood Branch carry?

About 35,852 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dn Tollway Nbfr over Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dn Tollway Nbfr over Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.