US Bridges

Kara LN over Maxwell Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of FM 2551 · Structure no. 180430LS1767001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
212
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kara LN over Maxwell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kara LN over Maxwell Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKara LN
CrossesMaxwell Creek
Location0.15 MI W of FM 2551
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07165, -96.62268
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2018)
Projected traffic297 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Kara LN over Maxwell Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kara LN over Maxwell 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 Kara LN over Maxwell Creek carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kara LN over Maxwell Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kara LN over Maxwell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.