US Bridges

Alma DR SB over Spring Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of W Park Blvd · Structure no. 180430C00040011

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,325
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alma DR SB over Spring Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alma DR SB over Spring Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,428 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlma DR SB
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.25 MI N of W Park Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03035, -96.71628
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,325 (2011)
Projected traffic13,428 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alma DR SB over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alma DR SB over Spring 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Alma DR SB over Spring Creek carry?

About 9,325 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Alma DR SB over Spring Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Alma DR SB over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.