US Bridges

Oxbow Creek Lane over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · .01 MI N Kite Meadow DR · Structure no. 180430C02752001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,046
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxbow Creek Lane over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oxbow Creek Lane 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 1,046 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOxbow Creek Lane
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location.01 MI N Kite Meadow DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04833, -96.64771
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oxbow Creek Lane over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Oxbow Creek Lane 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Oxbow Creek Lane over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Oxbow Creek Lane over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Oxbow Creek Lane over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.