US Bridges

Custer RD SB over Youngs Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of SH 121 · Structure no. 180430C01000013

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,006
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Custer RD SB over Youngs Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Custer RD SB over Youngs Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 16,006 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,520 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCuster RD SB
CrossesYoungs Branch
Location0.7 MI S of SH 121
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1137, -96.73339
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,006 (2018)
Projected traffic8,520 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Custer RD SB over Youngs Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Custer RD SB over Youngs Branch 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 Custer RD SB over Youngs Branch carry?

About 16,006 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Custer RD SB over Youngs Branch?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Custer RD SB over Youngs Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.