US Bridges

SH 190 over Drainage Ditch (C-3)

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 1.10 MI SE of SH 289 · Structure no. 180430296405054

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
97,060
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 190 over Drainage Ditch (C-3) is a concrete culvert carrying SH 190 over Drainage Ditch (C-3) in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 97,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 194,120 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 190
CrossesDrainage Ditch (C-3)
Location1.10 MI SE of SH 289
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00441, -96.77961
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,060 (2020)
Projected traffic194,120 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
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 over Drainage Ditch (C-3) built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 190 over Drainage Ditch (C-3) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 190 over Drainage Ditch (C-3) carry?

About 97,060 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 190 over Drainage Ditch (C-3)?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 190 over Drainage Ditch (C-3)?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.