US Bridges

Country Place DR over Brown Branch

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of W Parker RD · Structure no. 180430C00905001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,009
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Place DR over Brown Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Country Place DR over Brown Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,009 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,060 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Place DR
CrossesBrown Branch
Location0.15 MI S of W Parker RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03809, -96.72624
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,009 (2019)
Projected traffic4,060 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Country Place DR over Brown Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Place DR over Brown Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Country Place DR over Brown Branch carry?

About 2,009 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Country Place DR over Brown Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Country Place DR over Brown Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.