US Bridges

Highland DR over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Lake Forest · Structure no. 180430D00539001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,251
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland DR over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Highland DR 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 3,251 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHighland DR
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.05 MI E of Lake Forest
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16368, -96.67969
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,251 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland DR over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Highland DR 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 Highland DR over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 3,251 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Highland DR over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Highland DR over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.