US Bridges

Hearst Castle Way over Spring Creek

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Collin County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Coit RD · Structure no. 180430C01733001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,406
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hearst Castle Way over Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hearst Castle Way over Spring Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,406 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,647 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHearst Castle Way
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.20 MI E of Coit RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.0788, -96.76851
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,406 (2019)
Projected traffic2,647 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hearst Castle Way over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hearst Castle Way over Spring 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hearst Castle Way over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,406 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hearst Castle Way over Spring Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Hearst Castle Way over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.