US Bridges

Red River DR over Russell Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.55 MI N of Legacy RD · Structure no. 180430C02557001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,495
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red River DR over Russell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red River DR over Russell Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,495 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,650 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRed River DR
CrossesRussell Creek
Location0.55 MI N of Legacy RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08084, -96.72367
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,495 (2019)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red River DR over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red River DR over Russell 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 Red River DR over Russell Creek carry?

About 2,495 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Red River DR over Russell Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Red River DR over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.