US Bridges

Light Farms Way NB over Doe Branch

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of Dallas Pkwy · Structure no. 180430G00035003

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Light Farms Way NB over Doe Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Light Farms Way NB over Doe Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2038. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLight Farms Way NB
CrossesDoe Branch
Location1.50 MI E of Dallas Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.28281, -96.80442
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic315 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Light Farms Way NB over Doe Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Light Farms Way NB over Doe Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Light Farms Way NB over Doe Branch carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Light Farms Way NB over Doe Branch?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Light Farms Way NB over Doe Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.