US Bridges

Benton DR over Trib Watters Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of Mcdermott · Structure no. 180430LA2507001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton DR over Trib Watters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Benton DR over Trib Watters Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBenton DR
CrossesTrib Watters Creek
Location0.40 MI N of Mcdermott
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10668, -96.68751
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2021)
Projected traffic163 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Benton DR over Trib Watters Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benton DR 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 Benton DR over Trib Watters Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Benton DR over Trib Watters Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Benton DR over Trib Watters Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.