US Bridges

Plano RD over Spring Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of E Lookout DR · Structure no. 180430E02340018

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,892
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plano RD over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plano RD 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 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 24,892 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2031. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPlano RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.2 MI N of E Lookout DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98802, -96.69962
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,892 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plano RD over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is Plano RD over Spring 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 Plano RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 24,892 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Plano RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Plano RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.