US Bridges

Meandering Way over East Fork Mckamy Branch

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of Mccallum · Structure no. 1804309M4260001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,531
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meandering Way over East Fork Mckamy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Meandering Way over East Fork Mckamy Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 2,531 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,100 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeandering Way
CrossesEast Fork Mckamy Branch
Location0.20 MI NW of Mccallum
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99061, -96.78005
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,531 (2014)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meandering Way over East Fork Mckamy Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meandering Way over East Fork Mckamy Branch 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 Meandering Way over East Fork Mckamy Branch carry?

About 2,531 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Meandering Way over East Fork Mckamy Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Meandering Way over East Fork Mckamy Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.