US Bridges

Alanis DR over Muddy Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of SH 78 · Structure no. 180430K00867002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
470 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alanis DR over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alanis DR over Muddy Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2042. The structure is 470 ft (143.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlanis DR
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.10 MI SE of SH 78
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99688, -96.5605
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length470 ft (143.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
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 Alanis DR over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alanis DR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Alanis DR over Muddy Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alanis DR over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 470 ft (143.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Alanis DR over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.