US Bridges

Ash LN over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of Eldorado Pk · Structure no. 180430D00046001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash LN over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ash LN over Cottonwood Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAsh LN
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.30 MI S of Eldorado Pk
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16922, -96.68624
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic320 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ash LN over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ash LN 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ash LN over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Ash LN over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Ash LN over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.