US Bridges

Point North Pkwy over Prairie Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Synergy Park · Structure no. 180430E02465011

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Point North Pkwy over Prairie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Point North Pkwy over Prairie Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 326 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPoint North Pkwy
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.15 MI E of Synergy Park
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99742, -96.74068
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2019)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Point North Pkwy over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Point North Pkwy 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 Point North Pkwy over Prairie Creek carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Point North Pkwy over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Point North Pkwy over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.