US Bridges

FM 2551 over Maxwell Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 1.05 MI S of FM 2514 · Structure no. 180430205601402

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,338
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2551 over Maxwell Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2551 over Maxwell Branch 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 11,338 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,513 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2551
CrossesMaxwell Branch
Location1.05 MI S of FM 2514
RouteState Highway 2551
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03959, -96.61213
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,338 (2020)
Projected traffic14,513 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 2551 over Maxwell Branch built?

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

What condition is FM 2551 over Maxwell Branch 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 2551 over Maxwell Branch carry?

About 11,338 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 2551 over Maxwell Branch?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2551 over Maxwell Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.