US Bridges

Chaparral RD over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of Jupiter RD · Structure no. 180430F00103001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,661
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chaparral RD over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chaparral RD over Cottonwood Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,661 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,125 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChaparral RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.0 MI E of Jupiter RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07313, -96.65528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,661 (2022)
Projected traffic5,125 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chaparral RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chaparral RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Chaparral RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 3,661 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chaparral RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Chaparral RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.