US Bridges

Legacy DR NB over Cottonwood Branch

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of Eldorado Pky · Structure no. 180610J00435004

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Legacy DR NB over Cottonwood Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Legacy DR NB over Cottonwood Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2005, 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLegacy DR NB
CrossesCottonwood Branch
Location0.45 MI S of Eldorado Pky
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16913, -96.84903
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2011)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 NB over Cottonwood Branch built?

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

What condition is Legacy DR NB 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Legacy DR NB over Cottonwood Branch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Legacy DR NB over Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Legacy DR NB over Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.