US Bridges

Lakeside Parkway over Denton Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI NW of HWY 121 · Structure no. 180570V00163001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
399 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,440
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeside Parkway over Denton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeside Parkway over Denton Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 22,440 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,400 by 2039. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLakeside Parkway
CrossesDenton Creek
Location0.5 MI NW of HWY 121
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98531, -97.02751
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,440 (2019)
Projected traffic31,400 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lakeside Parkway over Denton Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeside Parkway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lakeside Parkway over Denton Creek carry?

About 22,440 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lakeside Parkway over Denton Creek?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeside Parkway over Denton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.