US Bridges

Melissa Road over US 75

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 4.20 MI S of FM 455 · Structure no. 180430004714656

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,244
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melissa Road over US 75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melissa Road over US 75 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 7,244 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,142 by 2040. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMelissa Road
CrossesUS 75
Location4.20 MI S of FM 455
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.28499, -96.59231
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 loadHL 93
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,244 (2019)
Projected traffic10,142 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Melissa Road over US 75 built?

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

What condition is Melissa Road over US 75 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Melissa Road over US 75 carry?

About 7,244 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Melissa Road over US 75?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Melissa Road over US 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.