US Bridges

US 75 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of G Bush Tpke · Structure no. 180430004706342

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
246,848
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 over Prairie Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 246,848 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 435,886 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 75
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.70 MI S of G Bush Tpke
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99366, -96.70969
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.8 m)
Roadway width165 ft (50.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246,848 (2023)
Projected traffic435,886 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 75 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over Prairie 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 246,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.