US Bridges

W 15th ST WB over Spring Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 180430C04350006

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,833
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 15th ST WB over Spring Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 15th ST WB over Spring Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 12,833 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,568 by 2031. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 15th ST WB
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.10 MI W of US 75
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01933, -96.71192
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,833 (2023)
Projected traffic17,568 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 15th ST WB over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 15th ST WB over Spring 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 WB over Spring Creek carry?

About 12,833 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W 15th ST WB over Spring Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns W 15th ST WB over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.