US Bridges

Bethel Road over Trib of Grapevine Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1MI E of Denton Tap RD · Structure no. 180570V00025001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Road over Trib of Grapevine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bethel Road over Trib of Grapevine Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBethel Road
CrossesTrib of Grapevine Creek
Location0.1MI E of Denton Tap RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95423, -96.99214
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2021)
Projected traffic231 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Road over Trib of Grapevine Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Road over Trib of Grapevine Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bethel Road over Trib of Grapevine Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Road over Trib of Grapevine Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bethel Road over Trib of Grapevine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.