US Bridges

CR 638 over Sabine Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of FM 1777 · Structure no. 180430AA2068009

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 638 over Sabine Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 638 over Sabine Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 638
CrossesSabine Creek
Location0.70 MI W of FM 1777
RouteCounty Highway 638
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03977, -96.31901
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2009)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
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

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 638 over Sabine Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 638 over Sabine 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 638 over Sabine Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 638 over Sabine Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 638 over Sabine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.