US Bridges

Carmel DR over Pittman Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of Custer RD · Structure no. 180430C00591001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
885
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmel DR over Pittman Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carmel DR over Pittman Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 885 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,390 by 2031. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCarmel DR
CrossesPittman Creek
Location0.45 MI E of Custer RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01559, -96.72629
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (2019)
Projected traffic2,390 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Carmel DR over Pittman Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carmel DR over Pittman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Carmel DR over Pittman Creek carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Carmel DR over Pittman Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Carmel DR over Pittman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.