US Bridges

Legacy DR over Trib Cottonwood Br

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Denton County, Texas · 0.5 MI of Main ST · Structure no. 180610J00435001

Built
2005
20 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,279
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Legacy DR over Trib Cottonwood Br is a concrete culvert carrying Legacy DR over Trib Cottonwood Br in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2005 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 15,279 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,365 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLegacy DR
CrossesTrib Cottonwood Br
Location0.5 MI of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16034, -96.84908
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,279 (2019)
Projected traffic6,365 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 Legacy DR over Trib Cottonwood Br built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Legacy DR over Trib Cottonwood Br 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Legacy DR over Trib Cottonwood Br carry?

About 15,279 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Legacy DR over Trib Cottonwood Br?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Legacy DR over Trib Cottonwood Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.