US Bridges

E Parker RD WB over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of Jupiter RD · Structure no. 180430C02795022

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,772
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Parker RD WB over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Parker RD WB over Cottonwood Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,772 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,440 by 2031. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Parker RD WB
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.9 MI E of Jupiter RD
RouteCity Street 25
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05076, -96.65389
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,772 (2014)
Projected traffic10,440 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Parker RD WB over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Parker RD WB 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E Parker RD WB over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 8,772 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is E Parker RD WB over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns E Parker RD WB over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.