US Bridges

Split Trail RD over Brown Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Spring Crk Py · Structure no. 180430C03542001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
992
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Split Trail RD over Brown Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Split Trail RD over Brown Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 55 years old, older 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 992 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,389 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSplit Trail RD
CrossesBrown Branch
Location0.2 MI S of Spring Crk Py
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05432, -96.69366
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic992 (2020)
Projected traffic1,389 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Split Trail RD over Brown Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Split Trail RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Split Trail RD over Brown Branch carry?

About 992 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Split Trail RD over Brown Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Split Trail RD over Brown Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.