US Bridges

SH 289 NB over White Rock Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 1.25 MI S of SH 121 · Structure no. 180430009105058

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,324
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 289 NB over White Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 289 NB over White Rock Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 11,324 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,219 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 289 NB
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location1.25 MI S of SH 121
RouteState Highway 289
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08125, -96.79946
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,324 (2020)
Projected traffic22,219 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 289 NB over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 289 NB over White Rock 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 SH 289 NB over White Rock Creek carry?

About 11,324 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 289 NB over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 289 NB over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.