US Bridges

Ridgeview DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Watters RD · Structure no. 180430F00368002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,075
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeview DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Ridgeview DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,075 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRidgeview DR
CrossesCottonwood Creek Trib
Location0.10 MI W of Watters RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14021, -96.67977
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic2,075 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 Ridgeview DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgeview DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgeview DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib carry?

About 2,075 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeview DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ridgeview DR over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.