US Bridges

Lake Forest DR over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of Eldorado Pk · Structure no. 180430D00658003

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,539
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Forest DR over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Forest DR over Cottonwood Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 17,539 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Forest DR
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.50 MI S of Eldorado Pk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16799, -96.68102
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic17,539 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lake Forest DR over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Forest DR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Forest DR over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 17,539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lake Forest DR over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lake Forest DR over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.