US Bridges

Old Orchard DR over Spring Creek Tributary

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Spring Ck Pk · Structure no. 180430C02700001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,426
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Orchard DR over Spring Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Old Orchard DR over Spring Creek Tributary in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,426 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,700 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Orchard DR
CrossesSpring Creek Tributary
Location0.3 MI N of Spring Ck Pk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06164, -96.73894
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,426 (2019)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Orchard DR over Spring Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Orchard DR over Spring Creek Tributary 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Orchard DR over Spring Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,426 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Orchard DR over Spring Creek Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Old Orchard DR over Spring Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.