US Bridges

FM 2756 over Pilot Grove Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 1.60 MI W of SH 78 · Structure no. 180430281401003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
760 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
767
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2756 over Pilot Grove Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2756 over Pilot Grove Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 2756
CrossesPilot Grove Creek
Location1.60 MI W of SH 78
RouteState Highway 2756
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21434, -96.40299
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadH 15
Structure length760 ft (231.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Pilot Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2756 over Pilot Grove 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2756 over Pilot Grove Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 2756 over Pilot Grove Creek?

The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2756 over Pilot Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.