US Bridges

FM 2756 over Harrington Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 2.60 MI W of SH 78 · Structure no. 180430281401001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
767
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2756 over Harrington Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2756 over Harrington Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 767 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2037. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 2756
CrossesHarrington Branch
Location2.60 MI W of SH 78
RouteState Highway 2756
StateTexas
Coordinates33.213, -96.42001
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic767 (2017)
Projected traffic990 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2756 over Harrington Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2756 over Harrington 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2756 over Harrington Branch carry?

About 767 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2756 over Harrington Branch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2756 over Harrington Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.