US Bridges

Custer RD SB over Russell Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Hedgcoxe RD · Structure no. 180430C01000014

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,577
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Custer RD SB over Russell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Custer RD SB over Russell Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 12,577 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,760 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCuster RD SB
CrossesRussell Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Hedgcoxe RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08958, -96.73486
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
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 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,577 (2019)
Projected traffic14,760 by 2031
Trucks3%
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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Custer RD SB over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Custer RD SB over Russell 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Custer RD SB over Russell Creek carry?

About 12,577 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Custer RD SB over Russell Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Custer RD SB over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.