US Bridges

Custer RD over Russell Creek Trib

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Hedgecoxe RD · Structure no. 180430C01000007

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,154
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Custer RD over Russell Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Custer RD over Russell Creek Trib in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 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 25,154 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,240 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCuster RD
CrossesRussell Creek Trib
Location0.1 MI S of Hedgecoxe RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08428, -96.7367
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,154 (2019)
Projected traffic30,240 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 Custer RD over Russell Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Custer RD over Russell Creek Trib 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 Custer RD over Russell Creek Trib carry?

About 25,154 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Custer RD over Russell Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Custer RD over Russell Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.