US Bridges

Ridgeview DR over Watters Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of Stacy RD · Structure no. 180430F00452006

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeview DR over Watters Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgeview DR over Watters Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRidgeview DR
CrossesWatters Creek
Location0.60 MI SW of Stacy RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13039, -96.69627
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2017)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Ridgeview DR over Watters Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgeview DR over Watters 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgeview DR over Watters Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeview DR over Watters Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgeview DR over Watters Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.