US Bridges

Avenue K over Brown Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of Spring Ck Pk · Structure no. 180430C01980001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,565
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue K over Brown Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Avenue K over Brown Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 21,565 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,990 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAvenue K
CrossesBrown Branch
Location0.35 MI S of Spring Ck Pk
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05169, -96.69154
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,565 (2022)
Projected traffic23,990 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue K over Brown Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue K 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 Avenue K over Brown Branch carry?

About 21,565 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Avenue K over Brown Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Avenue K over Brown Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.