US Bridges

SH 190 EB FR over Prairie Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Independence · Structure no. 180430296405020

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,788
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 190 EB FR over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 190 EB FR over Prairie Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 33 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 8,788 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,303 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 190 EB FR
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Independence
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00329, -96.74354
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,788 (2020)
Projected traffic12,303 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 SH 190 EB FR over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SH 190 EB FR over Prairie 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 190 EB FR over Prairie Creek carry?

About 8,788 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 190 EB FR over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SH 190 EB FR over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.