US Bridges

Betsy LN EB over Maxwell Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of Murphy RD · Structure no. 180430W00095002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 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 EB over Maxwell Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Betsy LN EB over Maxwell Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,033 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. 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 EB
CrossesMaxwell Creek
Location0.20 MI E of Murphy RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03372, -96.60844
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 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 width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,033 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks3%
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 EB over Maxwell Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Betsy LN EB 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 May 2023.

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

About 5,033 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Betsy LN EB 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 EB over Maxwell Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.