US Bridges

CR 88 over Wilson Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 1.65 MI E of SH 289 · Structure no. 180430AA0164001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,435
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 88 over Wilson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 88 over Wilson Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,435 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 106 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 88
CrossesWilson Creek
Location1.65 MI E of SH 289
RouteCounty Highway 88
StateTexas
Coordinates33.29159, -96.75517
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,435 (2022)
Projected traffic106 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 88 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 88 over Wilson 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 88 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 1,435 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 88 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 88 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.