US Bridges

FM 2786 over Sloan Creek Tributary

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.55 Miles East of SH 5 · Structure no. 180430339201412

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2786 over Sloan Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2786 over Sloan Creek Tributary in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 2786
CrossesSloan Creek Tributary
Location0.55 Miles East of SH 5
RouteState Highway 2786
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12957, -96.6352
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2012)
Projected traffic1 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2786 over Sloan Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2786 over Sloan Creek Tributary 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2786 over Sloan Creek Tributary carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2786 over Sloan Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 2786 over Sloan Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.