US Bridges

River TR over S Cottonwood Branch

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.09 MI NE of Whitney DR · Structure no. 180610LJ7405001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River TR over S Cottonwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying River TR over S Cottonwood Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver TR
CrossesS Cottonwood Branch
Location0.09 MI NE of Whitney DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14669, -96.85947
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2021)
Projected traffic186 by 2041
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 River TR over S Cottonwood Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is River TR over S 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does River TR over S Cottonwood Branch carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River TR over S Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns River TR over S Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.