US Bridges

Crystal Falls DR over S Cottonwood Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.06 MI W of Calimar DR · Structure no. 180610J00535002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crystal Falls DR over S Cottonwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Crystal Falls DR over S Cottonwood Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrystal Falls DR
CrossesS Cottonwood Branch
Location0.06 MI W of Calimar DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1499, -96.86974
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic420 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Crystal Falls DR over S Cottonwood Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crystal Falls DR over S 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 Crystal Falls DR over S Cottonwood Branch carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Crystal Falls DR over S Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Crystal Falls DR over S Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.