US Bridges

CR 605 over Elm Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of CR 558 · Structure no. 180430AA0448002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

CR 605 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 605 over Elm 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 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 605
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.20 MI E of CR 558
RouteCounty Highway 605
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1277, -96.38787
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2022)
Projected traffic159 by 2031
Trucks3%
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

OwnerRailroad
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 605 over Elm Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 605 over Elm 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 605 over Elm Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 605 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 605 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the County Highway Agency.