US Bridges

Airport DR over Throckmorton Creek

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Collin County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 180430T01341001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,894
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport DR over Throckmorton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airport DR over Throckmorton Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 19,894 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,852 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport DR
CrossesThrockmorton Creek
Location0.20 MI S of US 380
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20226, -96.59967
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,894 (2022)
Projected traffic27,852 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Airport DR over Throckmorton Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport DR over Throckmorton 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 Airport DR over Throckmorton Creek carry?

About 19,894 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Airport DR over Throckmorton Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Airport DR over Throckmorton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.