US Bridges

SH 289 over Little Elm Creek Trib.

Good

Collin County, Texas · 2.15 MI S of Grayson Cl · Structure no. 180430009103346

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 289 over Little Elm Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SH 289 over Little Elm Creek Trib. in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 122 ft wide.

CarriesSH 289
CrossesLittle Elm Creek Trib.
Location2.15 MI S of Grayson Cl
RouteState Highway 289
StateTexas
Coordinates33.37302, -96.76587
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,100 (2010)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 289 over Little Elm Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 289 over Little Elm Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 289 over Little Elm Creek Trib. carry?

About 20,100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 289 over Little Elm Creek Trib.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns SH 289 over Little Elm Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.