US Bridges

Apple Valley RD over Spring Creek Tributary

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Custer RD · Structure no. 180430C00085001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
897
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apple Valley RD over Spring Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Apple Valley RD over Spring Creek Tributary in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 897 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesApple Valley RD
CrossesSpring Creek Tributary
Location0.2 MI E of Custer RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06122, -96.73012
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic897 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apple Valley RD over Spring Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apple Valley RD over Spring 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Apple Valley RD over Spring Creek Tributary carry?

About 897 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Apple Valley RD over Spring Creek Tributary?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Apple Valley RD over Spring Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.