US Bridges

Sam Rayburn Toll over Drainage Ditch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.85 MI NE of SH 289 · Structure no. 180430036404187

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
105,580
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam Rayburn Toll over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sam Rayburn Toll over Drainage Ditch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 105,580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 147,812 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSam Rayburn Toll
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.85 MI NE of SH 289
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10244, -96.79238
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,580 (2021)
Projected traffic147,812 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure15
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Sam Rayburn Toll over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sam Rayburn Toll over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sam Rayburn Toll over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 105,580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sam Rayburn Toll over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sam Rayburn Toll over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.