US Bridges

Witt RD over Cottonwood Branch

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of FM 720 · Structure no. 180610EE0085001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,998
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Witt RD over Cottonwood Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Witt RD over Cottonwood Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,998 vehicles a day, projected to reach 526 by 2027. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWitt RD
CrossesCottonwood Branch
Location0.75 MI S of FM 720
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15785, -96.89923
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,998 (2014)
Projected traffic526 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Witt RD over Cottonwood Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Witt RD over Cottonwood Branch 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Witt RD over Cottonwood Branch carry?

About 6,998 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Witt RD over Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Witt RD over Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.