US Bridges

Windsor DR over Cooper Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of Nottingham · Structure no. 180610B08840001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,172
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windsor DR over Cooper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Windsor DR over Cooper Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,172 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,815 by 2027. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWindsor DR
CrossesCooper Creek
Location0.40 MI W of Nottingham
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24378, -97.11216
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,172 (2010)
Projected traffic5,815 by 2027
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Windsor DR over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windsor DR over Cooper 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Windsor DR over Cooper Creek carry?

About 3,172 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Windsor DR over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Windsor DR over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.