US Bridges

Lake Forest DR SB over Wilson Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · .5 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 180430D00658004

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
640 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,178
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Forest DR SB over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Forest DR SB over Wilson Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,178 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2031. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Forest DR SB
CrossesWilson Creek
Location.5 MI S of US 380
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20892, -96.67981
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,178 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Forest DR SB over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Forest DR SB over Wilson Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Forest DR SB over Wilson Creek carry?

About 2,178 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lake Forest DR SB over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Forest DR SB over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.