US Bridges

Pgbt EB over Prairie Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Independence · Structure no. 180430296405552

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,366
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pgbt EB over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pgbt EB over Prairie Creek 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 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 59,366 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,113 by 2038. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPgbt EB
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.20 MI E of Independence
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00361, -96.74387
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,366 (2018)
Projected traffic83,113 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pgbt EB over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is Pgbt EB 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pgbt EB over Prairie Creek carry?

About 59,366 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pgbt EB over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Pgbt EB over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.