US Bridges

Frankford RD over White Rock Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.95 MI E of Dallas Tlwy · Structure no. 1804309F8100003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
28,238
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frankford RD over White Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frankford RD over White Rock Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 28,238 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,000 by 2031. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFrankford RD
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location0.95 MI E of Dallas Tlwy
RouteCity Street 31
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99822, -96.81353
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,238 (2019)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frankford RD over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frankford RD over White Rock Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Frankford RD over White Rock Creek carry?

About 28,238 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Frankford RD over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Frankford RD over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.