US Bridges

US 75 NB over Honey Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 2.3 MI NE of US 380 · Structure no. 180430004714652

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
424 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
67,568
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 NB over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 NB over Honey Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 67,568 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,685 by 2040. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 75 NB
CrossesHoney Creek
Location2.3 MI NE of US 380
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24618, -96.62358
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,568 (2023)
Projected traffic72,685 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 NB over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 NB over Honey 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 over Honey Creek carry?

About 67,568 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 75 NB over Honey Creek?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 NB over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.