US Bridges

E Bethany DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Hillside DR · Structure no. 180430F00055005

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,213
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Bethany DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying E Bethany DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib 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 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 21,213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,200 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Bethany DR
CrossesCottonwood Creek Trib
Location0.05 MI E of Hillside DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08563, -96.64506
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,213 (2019)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 E Bethany DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is E Bethany DR 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 E Bethany DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib carry?

About 21,213 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E Bethany DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns E Bethany DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.