Denton DR over Joes Creek
FairDallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Lombardy LN · Structure no. 1805709D3540006
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,372
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Denton DR over Joes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Denton DR over Joes Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,372 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,925 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Denton DR over Joes Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Denton DR over Joes 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Denton DR over Joes Creek carry?
About 5,372 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Denton DR over Joes Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Denton DR over Joes Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.