US Bridges

Legacy DR over Trib Cottonwood Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Dallas N Toll · Structure no. 180610J00435006

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,144
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Legacy DR over Trib Cottonwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Legacy DR over Trib Cottonwood Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 16,144 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,216 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 355 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLegacy DR
CrossesTrib Cottonwood Branch
Location0.4 MI W of Dallas N Toll
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15303, -96.84793
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width355 ft (108.2 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,144 (2019)
Projected traffic24,216 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
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 Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Legacy DR over Trib 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 June 2024.

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

About 16,144 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Legacy DR over Trib Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 355 ft wide.

Who owns Legacy DR over Trib Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.