US Bridges

S Watters RD over Trib Watters Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of Mcdermott · Structure no. 180430F00453001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,894
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Watters RD over Trib Watters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Watters RD over Trib Watters Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10,894 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,252 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Watters RD
CrossesTrib Watters Creek
Location0.40 MI S of Mcdermott
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.09558, -96.68526
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,894 (2019)
Projected traffic15,252 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 S Watters RD over Trib Watters Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Watters RD over Trib 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 S Watters RD over Trib Watters Creek carry?

About 10,894 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Watters RD over Trib Watters Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns S Watters RD over Trib Watters Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.