US Bridges

Teel Pkwy SB over Cottonwood Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of Eldorado Pkwy · Structure no. 180610J00435005

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teel Pkwy SB over Cottonwood Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Teel Pkwy SB over Cottonwood Branch in Denton 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2031. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTeel Pkwy SB
CrossesCottonwood Branch
Location0.8 MI S of Eldorado Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16658, -96.86405
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 Teel Pkwy SB over Cottonwood Branch built?

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

What condition is Teel Pkwy SB 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Teel Pkwy SB over Cottonwood Branch carry?

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

How long is Teel Pkwy SB over Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Teel Pkwy SB over Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.