US Bridges

CR 50 over Doe Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 1.15 MI N of CR 5 · Structure no. 180430AA0172001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50 over Doe Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 50 over Doe Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 50
CrossesDoe Branch
Location1.15 MI N of CR 5
RouteCounty Highway 50
StateTexas
Coordinates33.2799, -96.81533
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 50 over Doe Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50 over Doe Branch 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 50 over Doe Branch carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 50 over Doe Branch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50 over Doe Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.