US Bridges

US 75 NB FR over Spring Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of G Bush Tpke · Structure no. 180430004706348

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,231
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 NB FR over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 NB 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 14,231 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,923 by 2040. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 75 NB FR
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.30 MI S of G Bush Tpke
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99947, -96.70827
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour above top of footing
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 length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,231 (2020)
Projected traffic19,923 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 NB FR over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is US 75 NB 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 2023.

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

About 14,231 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 75 NB FR over Spring Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 NB FR over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.