US Bridges

Alma DR SB over Pittman Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of G Bush Tpke · Structure no. 180430C01040017

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,984
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alma DR SB over Pittman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alma DR SB over Pittman Creek 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 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 6,984 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2031. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlma DR SB
CrossesPittman Creek
Location0.05 MI N of G Bush Tpke
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00481, -96.71591
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,984 (2019)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alma DR SB over Pittman Creek built?

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

What condition is Alma DR SB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Alma DR SB over Pittman Creek carry?

About 6,984 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alma DR SB over Pittman Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Alma DR SB over Pittman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.