US Bridges

SH 190 WB FR over Prairie Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Independence · Structure no. 180430296405021

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,969
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 190 WB FR over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 190 WB FR over Prairie Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1992, 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 7,969 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,157 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 190 WB FR
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.2 MI E of Independence
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00423, -96.74461
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,969 (2020)
Projected traffic11,157 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 190 WB FR over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 190 WB 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 WB FR over Prairie Creek carry?

About 7,969 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 190 WB FR over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SH 190 WB FR over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.