US Bridges

Sachse RD over Muddy Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.50 MI SW of Collin C/L · Structure no. 180570GG0155003

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,226
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sachse RD over Muddy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sachse RD over Muddy Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,226 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,575 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSachse RD
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.50 MI SW of Collin C/L
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97763, -96.55692
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,226 (2014)
Projected traffic2,575 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sachse RD over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sachse RD over Muddy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sachse RD over Muddy Creek carry?

About 5,226 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sachse RD over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sachse RD over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.