US Bridges

Park Entrance RD over KCS Railroad

FairPosted for load

Collin County, Texas · Lavon Lake · Structure no. 18043AA0593001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Park Entrance RD over KCS Railroad is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Entrance RD over KCS Railroad in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPark Entrance RD
CrossesKCS Railroad
LocationLavon Lake
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04177, -96.44249
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$446,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Entrance RD over KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Entrance RD over KCS Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Park Entrance RD over KCS Railroad carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Park Entrance RD over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Park Entrance RD over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).