US Bridges

CR 496 over Branch Sister Grove CR

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Collin County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of FM 1377 · Structure no. 180430AA0496001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
591
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 496 over Branch Sister Grove CR is a concrete slab carrying CR 496 over Branch Sister Grove CR in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 591 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 496
CrossesBranch Sister Grove CR
Location0.25 MI W of FM 1377
RouteCounty Highway 496
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.19399, -96.44795
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 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 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 length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2022)
Projected traffic105 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 496 over Branch Sister Grove CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 496 over Branch Sister Grove CR 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 496 over Branch Sister Grove CR carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 496 over Branch Sister Grove CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 496 over Branch Sister Grove CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.