US Bridges

Summit Ave over Beck Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Jupiter RD · Structure no. 180430C03655001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,924
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Ave over Beck Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Summit Ave over Beck Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,924 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSummit Ave
CrossesBeck Branch
Location0.25 MI E of Jupiter RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00985, -96.67806
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,924 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 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 Summit Ave over Beck Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summit Ave over Beck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Summit Ave over Beck Branch carry?

About 1,924 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Summit Ave over Beck Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Ave over Beck Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.