US Bridges

Betsy LN WB over Maxwell Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Murphy RD · Structure no. 180430W00095001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
214 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,033
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Betsy LN WB over Maxwell Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Betsy LN WB over Maxwell Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,033 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2033. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBetsy LN WB
CrossesMaxwell Creek
Location0.20 MI E of Murphy RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03372, -96.60856
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,033 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Betsy LN WB over Maxwell Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Betsy LN WB over Maxwell 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Betsy LN WB over Maxwell Creek carry?

About 5,033 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Betsy LN WB over Maxwell Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Betsy LN WB over Maxwell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.