US Bridges

Jupiter RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Collin C/L · Structure no. 180570E01665002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,798
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jupiter RD over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jupiter RD over Spring Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 26,798 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,828 by 2031. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJupiter RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Collin C/L
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97902, -96.68249
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,798 (2019)
Projected traffic14,828 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jupiter RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jupiter RD over Spring 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Jupiter RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 26,798 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jupiter RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Jupiter RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.