US Bridges

Denton DR over Richards Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of Royal Lane · Structure no. 1805709D3540004

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,152
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denton DR over Richards Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Denton DR over Richards Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 1,152 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,613 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDenton DR
CrossesRichards Branch
Location0.4 MI N of Royal Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90164, -96.89019
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,152 (2019)
Projected traffic1,613 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denton DR over Richards Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denton DR over Richards Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Denton DR over Richards Branch carry?

About 1,152 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Denton DR over Richards Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Denton DR over Richards Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.