US Bridges

Sanden Blvd over Muddy Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of FM 544 · Structure no. 180430K00170001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,408
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanden Blvd over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sanden Blvd over Muddy Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,408 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2031. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSanden Blvd
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.40 MI S of FM 544
RouteCity Street 297
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00204, -96.56137
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,408 (2019)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sanden Blvd over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanden Blvd over Muddy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sanden Blvd over Muddy Creek carry?

About 5,408 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sanden Blvd over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sanden Blvd over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.