US Bridges

Allen Heights over Cottonwood Creek Trib

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of FM 2170 · Structure no. 180430F00010001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen Heights over Cottonwood Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Allen Heights over Cottonwood Creek Trib in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAllen Heights
CrossesCottonwood Creek Trib
Location0.30 MI S of FM 2170
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.09623, -96.64227
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 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 traffic1,000 (2011)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Allen Heights over Cottonwood Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen Heights over Cottonwood Creek Trib 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Allen Heights over Cottonwood Creek Trib carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Allen Heights over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Allen Heights over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.