US Bridges

Saint Mary Drive over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of N Cedar Drive · Structure no. 180430F00390001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,365
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saint Mary Drive over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saint Mary Drive over Cottonwood Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,365 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSaint Mary Drive
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.4 MI E of N Cedar Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10571, -96.66302
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,365 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Saint Mary Drive over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saint Mary Drive 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Saint Mary Drive over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 2,365 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Saint Mary Drive over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Saint Mary Drive over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.