US Bridges

FM 2862 over Sister Grove Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 3.2 MI NW of SH 121 · Structure no. 180430081605056

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
472 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
804
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2862 over Sister Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2862 over Sister Grove Creek 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 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 804 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2038. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2862
CrossesSister Grove Creek
Location3.2 MI NW of SH 121
RouteState Highway 2862
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36763, -96.49488
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic804 (2019)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FM 2862 over Sister Grove Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 2862 over Sister Grove 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2862 over Sister Grove Creek carry?

About 804 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2862 over Sister Grove Creek?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2862 over Sister Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.