US Bridges

SH 289 over Marilee Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 12.30 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 180430009103031

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,055
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 289 over Marilee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 289 over Marilee Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 71 years old, older 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 10,055 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,593 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 289
CrossesMarilee Creek
Location12.30 MI N of US 380
RouteState Highway 289
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.39623, -96.76359
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,055 (2023)
Projected traffic12,593 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 289 over Marilee Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 289 over Marilee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 289 over Marilee Creek carry?

About 10,055 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 289 over Marilee Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 289 over Marilee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.