US Bridges

Ridgewood DR over Willow Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of E Park Blvd · Structure no. 180430C03170001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,344
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgewood DR over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ridgewood DR over Willow Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,344 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,400 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgewood DR
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.20 MI S of E Park Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02766, -96.66786
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic2,344 (2019)
Projected traffic2,400 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgewood DR over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgewood DR over Willow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgewood DR over Willow Creek carry?

About 2,344 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ridgewood DR over Willow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ridgewood DR over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.