US Bridges

E Prosper Trail over Wilson Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of FM 2478 · Structure no. 180430AA0167001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,360
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Prosper Trail over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Prosper Trail over Wilson Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Prosper Trail
CrossesWilson Creek
Location0.70 MI W of FM 2478
RouteCounty Highway 122
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24772, -96.74575
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,360 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E Prosper Trail over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Prosper Trail 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E Prosper Trail over Wilson Creek carry?

About 4,360 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Prosper Trail over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E Prosper Trail over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.