US Bridges

SH 5 SB over Wilson Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 2.70 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 180430004705082

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,136
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 SB over Wilson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 5 SB over Wilson Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 19,136 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,485 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5 SB
CrossesWilson Creek
Location2.70 MI S of US 380
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17386, -96.62177
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,136 (2020)
Projected traffic26,485 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 5 SB over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5 SB over Wilson Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 5 SB over Wilson Creek carry?

About 19,136 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 SB over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5 SB over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.