US Bridges

CR 581 over Pilot Grove Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of SH 121 · Structure no. 180430AA0353001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 581 over Pilot Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 581 over Pilot Grove Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 581
CrossesPilot Grove Creek
Location0.65 MI E of SH 121
RouteCounty Highway 581
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36361, -96.42297
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 CR 581 over Pilot Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 581 over Pilot Grove 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 581 over Pilot Grove Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 581 over Pilot Grove Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 581 over Pilot Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.