US Bridges

CR 596 over Sabine Creek Tributary

Good

Collin County, Texas · 1.95 MI E of FM 1138 · Structure no. 180430AA0596003

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 596 over Sabine Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying CR 596 over Sabine Creek Tributary in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 596
CrossesSabine Creek Tributary
Location1.95 MI E of FM 1138
RouteCounty Highway 596
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06384, -96.32932
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 596 over Sabine Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 596 over Sabine Creek Tributary 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 596 over Sabine Creek Tributary carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 596 over Sabine Creek Tributary?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 596 over Sabine Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.