US Bridges

P Ave over Trib Brown Branch

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of Parker RD · Structure no. 180430C03725002

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,454
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

P Ave over Trib Brown Branch is a concrete culvert carrying P Ave over Trib Brown Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 54 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 3,454 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,836 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesP Ave
CrossesTrib Brown Branch
Location0.30 MI S of Parker RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03612, -96.69016
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,454 (2019)
Projected traffic4,836 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 P Ave over Trib Brown Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is P Ave over Trib Brown Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does P Ave over Trib Brown Branch carry?

About 3,454 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is P Ave over Trib Brown Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns P Ave over Trib Brown Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.