US Bridges

US 75 SB FR over Spring Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of G Bush Tpke · Structure no. 180430004706347

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,661
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 SB FR over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 SB FR over Spring Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 14,661 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,525 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 75 SB FR
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.30 MI S of G Bush Tpke
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99986, -96.70927
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,661 (2020)
Projected traffic20,525 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 SB FR over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 SB FR over Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 75 SB FR over Spring Creek carry?

About 14,661 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 75 SB FR over Spring Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 SB FR over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.