Denton Tap Road over Denton Creek
GoodDallas County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of Sandy Lake RD · Structure no. 180570V00100002
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,670
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Denton Tap Road over Denton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denton Tap Road over Denton Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 27,670 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,323 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Denton Tap Road over Denton Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Denton Tap Road over Denton 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Denton Tap Road over Denton Creek carry?
About 27,670 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Denton Tap Road over Denton Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns Denton Tap Road over Denton Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.