US Bridges

FM 1461 over Stover Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 4.20 MI E of SH 289 · Structure no. 180430197301001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,621
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1461 over Stover Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1461 over Stover Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 7,621 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,484 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1461
CrossesStover Creek
Location4.20 MI E of SH 289
RouteState Highway 1461
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.26206, -96.71165
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,621 (2023)
Projected traffic10,484 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1461 over Stover Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1461 over Stover 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1461 over Stover Creek carry?

About 7,621 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1461 over Stover Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1461 over Stover Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.