US Bridges

W 15th ST over Prairie Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of Independence · Structure no. 180430C04350003

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,400
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 15th ST over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W 15th ST over Prairie Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 19,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,936 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW 15th ST
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.20 MI W of Independence
RouteCity Street 26
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01931, -96.75304
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,400 (2011)
Projected traffic27,936 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W 15th ST over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 15th ST over Prairie 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W 15th ST over Prairie Creek carry?

About 19,400 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is W 15th ST over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns W 15th ST over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.