US Bridges

CR 580 over Desert Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of SH 78 · Structure no. 180430AA0356002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
696
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 580 over Desert Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 580 over Desert Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 696 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 580
CrossesDesert Creek
Location0.40 MI E of SH 78
RouteCounty Highway 580
StateTexas
Coordinates33.33804, -96.39568
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.
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic696 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 580 over Desert Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 580 over Desert 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 580 over Desert Creek carry?

About 696 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 580 over Desert Creek?

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 580 over Desert Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.