Collin County Bridge Report Card
Collin County scores 97 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Collin County, Texas
Collin County has 1,139 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 15 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.1% is at or below the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,994 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Collin County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 97/100 (A). The county has 1,139 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 15 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,994 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 0.1% | 0.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.3% | 2.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 27 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 21,427,317 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 0.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 27 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 16,994 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Collin County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stacy RD EB over Cottonwood Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,994 | 2001 |
| US 75 over Spring Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 246,848 | 1992 |
| SH 5 SB over Wilson Creek Relief | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 19,136 | 1957 |
| SH 5 NB over Wilson Creek Relief | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 18,700 | 1957 |
| E Renner RD over Spring Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 16,126 | 1984 |
| Hillcrest AVE over East Fork Mckamy Branch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 16,047 | 1989 |
| SH 78 over Price Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 15,568 | 1972 |
| Bethany RD WB over Cottonwood Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 12,556 | 1985 |
| White AVE over Jeans Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 12,158 | 1989 |
| Hardin BLVD NB over Wilson Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 7,637 | 2007 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.