US Bridges

Teel Pkwy NB over Cottonwood Branch

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of Eldorado Pkwy · Structure no. 180610J00435008

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
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 NB over Cottonwood Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Teel Pkwy NB over Cottonwood Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 NB
CrossesCottonwood Branch
Location0.8 MI S of Eldorado Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16688, -96.86396
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
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 NB over Cottonwood Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Teel Pkwy 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 Teel Pkwy NB over Cottonwood Branch carry?

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

How long is Teel Pkwy NB 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 NB over Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.