US Bridges

Collins Blvd NB over Prairie Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of W Renner RD · Structure no. 180430E00690002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collins Blvd NB over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Collins Blvd NB over Prairie Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 530 by 2031. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCollins Blvd NB
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.6 MI S of W Renner RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98978, -96.71592
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2011)
Projected traffic530 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collins Blvd NB over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collins Blvd NB over Prairie 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Collins Blvd NB over Prairie Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Collins Blvd NB over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Collins Blvd NB over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.