US Bridges

FM 1461 over Gentle Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of SH 289 · Structure no. 180430197301003

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,848
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1461 over Gentle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1461 over Gentle Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 10,848 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,960 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1461
CrossesGentle Creek
Location1.20 MI E of SH 289
RouteState Highway 1461
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.26247, -96.76402
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,848 (2019)
Projected traffic7,960 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1461 over Gentle Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is FM 1461 over Gentle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1461 over Gentle Creek carry?

About 10,848 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1461 over Gentle Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1461 over Gentle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.