US Bridges

Tennyson Pkwy EB over White Rock Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Preston RD · Structure no. 180430C03727002

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,499
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennyson Pkwy EB over White Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tennyson Pkwy EB over White Rock Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6,499 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,419 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTennyson Pkwy EB
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location0.25 MI W of Preston RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06476, -96.80079
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,499 (2019)
Projected traffic11,419 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tennyson Pkwy EB over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tennyson Pkwy EB over White Rock 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Tennyson Pkwy EB over White Rock Creek carry?

About 6,499 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tennyson Pkwy EB over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Tennyson Pkwy EB over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.