US Bridges

SH 5 NB over Wilson Creek Relief

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 2.80 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 180430004705083

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 NB over Wilson Creek Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 5 NB over Wilson Creek Relief 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 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,485 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 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 NB
CrossesWilson Creek Relief
Location2.80 MI S of US 380
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17291, -96.62251
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length220 ft (67.1 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 traffic18,700 (2020)
Projected traffic26,485 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 NB over Wilson Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is SH 5 NB over Wilson Creek Relief 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 5 NB over Wilson Creek Relief carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 NB over Wilson Creek Relief?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5 NB over Wilson Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.