US Bridges

Betsy LN WB over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of Los Rios Bd · Structure no. 180430CC0055003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,476
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Betsy LN WB over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Betsy LN WB over Cottonwood Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,476 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBetsy LN WB
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.50 MI E of Los Rios Bd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03385, -96.6398
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,476 (2014)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Betsy LN WB over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Betsy LN 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Betsy LN WB over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 5,476 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Betsy LN WB over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Betsy LN WB over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.