US Bridges

CR 55 over Doe Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of SH 289 · Structure no. 180430AA0180001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,297
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55 over Doe Branch is a concrete other carrying CR 55 over Doe Branch 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 1,297 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 55
CrossesDoe Branch
Location0.80 MI W of SH 289
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateTexas
Coordinates33.30491, -96.79788
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,297 (2014)
Projected traffic159 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 55 over Doe Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 55 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 55 over Doe Branch carry?

About 1,297 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 55 over Doe Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 55 over Doe Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.