US Bridges

Denton Drive over Bachman Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of W Chapel Ext · Structure no. 1805709D3540007

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,709
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denton Drive over Bachman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denton Drive over Bachman Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6,709 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,598 by 2037. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDenton Drive
CrossesBachman Creek
Location0.5 MI S of W Chapel Ext
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84621, -96.87017
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,709 (2019)
Projected traffic13,598 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denton Drive over Bachman Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denton Drive over Bachman 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 Drive over Bachman Creek carry?

About 6,709 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Denton Drive over Bachman Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Denton Drive over Bachman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.