US Bridges

North Star RD over Beck Branch Tributary

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of Renner RD · Structure no. 180430E02110030

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,936
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Star RD over Beck Branch Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying North Star RD over Beck Branch Tributary in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 7,936 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Star RD
CrossesBeck Branch Tributary
Location0.75 MI S of Renner RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99165, -96.64052
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,936 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North Star RD over Beck Branch Tributary built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is North Star RD over Beck Branch Tributary 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does North Star RD over Beck Branch Tributary carry?

About 7,936 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is North Star RD over Beck Branch Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns North Star RD over Beck Branch Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.