US Bridges

W Park Blvd over Prairie Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of Coit RD · Structure no. 180430C02790005

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,048
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Park Blvd over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Park Blvd over Prairie Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 24,048 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,808 by 2031. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Park Blvd
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.60 MI E of Coit RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02667, -96.75983
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,048 (2019)
Projected traffic20,808 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Park Blvd over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Park Blvd over Prairie Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W Park Blvd over Prairie Creek carry?

About 24,048 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W Park Blvd over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns W Park Blvd over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.