US Bridges

North County RD over Cottonwood Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of FM 720 · Structure no. 180430J00155001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,223
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North County RD over Cottonwood Branch is a concrete frame carrying North County RD over Cottonwood Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,223 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth County RD
CrossesCottonwood Branch
Location0.75 MI N of FM 720
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16108, -96.82061
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,223 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 North County RD over Cottonwood Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is North County RD over Cottonwood Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does North County RD over Cottonwood Branch carry?

About 5,223 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North County RD over Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns North County RD over Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.