US Bridges

FM 3286 over White Rock Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of FM 1378 · Structure no. 180430347602003

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,496 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
8,008
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3286 over White Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3286 over White Rock Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,008 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,211 by 2040. The structure is 1,496 ft (456 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 3286
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location1.90 MI E of FM 1378
RouteState Highway 3286
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08978, -96.54627
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,496 ft (456 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,008 (2020)
Projected traffic11,211 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 3286 over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3286 over White Rock 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 FM 3286 over White Rock Creek carry?

About 8,008 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 3286 over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 1,496 ft (456 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3286 over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.