US Bridges

SH 205 over Thompson Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 2.90 MI S of SH 78 · Structure no. 180430045103020

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,589
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 205 over Thompson Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 205 over Thompson Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 11,589 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,037 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 205
CrossesThompson Branch
Location2.90 MI S of SH 78
RouteState Highway 205
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98244, -96.46674
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,589 (2014)
Projected traffic20,037 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 205 over Thompson Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 205 over Thompson Branch 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 205 over Thompson Branch carry?

About 11,589 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 205 over Thompson Branch?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 205 over Thompson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.