US Bridges

W Plano Pkwy over Prairie Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Independence · Structure no. 180430C01045017

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,388
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Plano Pkwy over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Plano Pkwy over Prairie Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 48 years old, older 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 16,388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,878 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Plano Pkwy
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.15 MI E of Independence
RouteCity Street 29
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00866, -96.74791
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,388 (2019)
Projected traffic15,878 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Plano Pkwy over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is W Plano Pkwy over Prairie Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W Plano Pkwy over Prairie Creek carry?

About 16,388 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W Plano Pkwy over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns W Plano Pkwy over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.