FM 981 over Bear Creek Relief
GoodCollin County, Texas · 4.30 MI E of SH 78 · Structure no. 180430101203208
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 981 over Bear Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 981 over Bear Creek Relief in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2036. The structure is 95 ft (29 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Bear Creek Relief built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 981 over Bear Creek Relief 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 981 over Bear Creek Relief carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 981 over Bear Creek Relief?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 981 over Bear Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.