US Bridges

Jupiter RD over Beck Branch

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Plano Pkwy · Structure no. 180430C01975003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,890
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jupiter RD over Beck Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Jupiter RD over Beck Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 25,890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65,880 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJupiter RD
CrossesBeck Branch
Location0.25 MI N of Plano Pkwy
RouteCity Street 18
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01169, -96.68249
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,890 (2014)
Projected traffic65,880 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jupiter RD over Beck Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jupiter RD over Beck Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Jupiter RD over Beck Branch carry?

About 25,890 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Jupiter RD over Beck Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Jupiter RD over Beck Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.