US Bridges

Exchange Pkwy EB over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of US 75 · Structure no. 180430F00165001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Exchange Pkwy EB over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exchange Pkwy EB 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesExchange Pkwy EB
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.2 MI E of US 75
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11533, -96.66529
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2011)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Exchange Pkwy EB over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Exchange Pkwy EB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Exchange Pkwy EB over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Exchange Pkwy EB over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Exchange Pkwy EB over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.