FM 981 over Desert Creek
GoodCollin County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of SH 78 · Structure no. 180430101203202
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,643
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 981 over Desert Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 981 over Desert Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,643 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2030. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 981 over Desert Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 981 over Desert 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 Desert Creek carry?
About 2,643 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 981 over Desert Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns FM 981 over Desert Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.