US Bridges

Denton Drive over Knights Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of Mockingbird · Structure no. 1805709D3540001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
9,610
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denton Drive over Knights Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Denton Drive over Knights Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 9,610 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,454 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDenton Drive
CrossesKnights Branch
Location0.5 MI SE of Mockingbird
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82528, -96.83553
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,610 (2019)
Projected traffic13,454 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Denton Drive over Knights Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denton Drive over Knights Branch 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 Denton Drive over Knights Branch carry?

About 9,610 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Denton Drive over Knights Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Denton Drive over Knights Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.