FM 981 over Pot Rack Creek
GoodCollin County, Texas · 1.30 MI E of SH 78 · Structure no. 180430101203023
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 705
- 2014 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 981 over Pot Rack Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 981 over Pot Rack Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 705 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 981 over Pot Rack Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 981 over Pot Rack Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FM 981 over Pot Rack Creek carry?
About 705 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 981 over Pot Rack Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 981 over Pot Rack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.