US Bridges

CR 172 over Honey Creek Tributary

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 455 · Structure no. 180430AA0172002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 172 over Honey Creek Tributary is a concrete slab carrying CR 172 over Honey Creek Tributary in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 172
CrossesHoney Creek Tributary
Location0.1 MI S of FM 455
RouteCounty Highway 172
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.34365, -96.7055
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 172 over Honey Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 172 over Honey Creek Tributary 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 172 over Honey Creek Tributary carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 172 over Honey Creek Tributary?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 172 over Honey Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.