US Bridges

Premier DR over Bowman Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of Parker RD · Structure no. 180430C03725003

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,276
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Premier DR over Bowman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Premier DR over Bowman Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,276 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,586 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPremier DR
CrossesBowman Branch
Location0.70 MI N of Parker RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04729, -96.70136
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,276 (2019)
Projected traffic11,586 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Premier DR over Bowman Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Premier DR over Bowman 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 Premier DR over Bowman Branch carry?

About 8,276 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Premier DR over Bowman Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Premier DR over Bowman Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.