US Bridges

W Lookout DR WB over Prairie Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of Custer RD · Structure no. 180430E01835002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,152
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lookout DR WB over Prairie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Lookout DR WB over Prairie Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,400 by 2031. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Lookout DR WB
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.55 MI W of Custer RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99145, -96.73561
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,152 (2019)
Projected traffic6,400 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 W Lookout DR WB over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Lookout DR WB 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does W Lookout DR WB over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,152 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W Lookout DR WB over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns W Lookout DR WB over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.