US Bridges

FM 981 over Indian Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 2.90 MI of SH 78 · Structure no. 180430101203206

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
410 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,593
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 981 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 981 over Indian Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,593 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2031. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 981
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.90 MI of SH 78
RouteState Highway 981
StateTexas
Coordinates33.30304, -96.34608
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,593 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 981 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 981 over Indian 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 Indian Creek carry?

About 1,593 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 981 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 981 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.