US Bridges

Jupiter RD NB over Brown Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Parker RD · Structure no. 180430C01975010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,940
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jupiter RD NB over Brown Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jupiter RD NB over Brown Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,940 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,930 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJupiter RD NB
CrossesBrown Branch
Location0.10 MI N of Parker RD
RouteCity Street 18
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04578, -96.68212
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,940 (2019)
Projected traffic9,930 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jupiter RD NB over Brown Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jupiter RD NB over Brown Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jupiter RD NB over Brown Branch carry?

About 5,940 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jupiter RD NB over Brown Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Jupiter RD NB over Brown Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.