US Bridges

CR 1100 over Bear Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of FM 981 · Structure no. 180430AA1100001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,137
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1100 over Bear Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,986 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 1100
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.70 MI W of FM 981
RouteCounty Highway 1100
StateTexas
Coordinates33.32433, -96.31579
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,137 (2011)
Projected traffic1,986 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1100 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100 over Bear 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 1100 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,137 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 1100 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.