US Bridges

N Preston Lakes DR over Trib Little Elm Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of SH 289 Bus · Structure no. 180430LE2056002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Preston Lakes DR over Trib Little Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Preston Lakes DR over Trib Little Elm Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Preston Lakes DR
CrossesTrib Little Elm Creek
Location0.40 MI N of SH 289 Bus
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.37633, -96.7813
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2022)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N Preston Lakes DR over Trib Little Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Preston Lakes DR over Trib Little Elm 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 N Preston Lakes DR over Trib Little Elm Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Preston Lakes DR over Trib Little Elm Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N Preston Lakes DR over Trib Little Elm Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.