US Bridges

Parkdale over Sloan Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of Patrician Ct · Structure no. 180430P00195001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
203 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkdale over Sloan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkdale over Sloan Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2031. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesParkdale
CrossesSloan Creek
Location0.15 MI S of Patrician Ct
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14476, -96.61747
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 Parkdale over Sloan Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkdale over Sloan 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Parkdale over Sloan Creek carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Parkdale over Sloan Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Parkdale over Sloan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.