US Bridges

SH 170 over Trib. of Marshall Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 5.4 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610355902006

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 170 over Trib. of Marshall Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 170 over Trib. of Marshall Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long.

CarriesSH 170
CrossesTrib. of Marshall Creek
Location5.4 MI E of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 170
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98879, -97.22609
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 170 over Trib. of Marshall Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 170 over Trib. of Marshall 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 170 over Trib. of Marshall Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 170 over Trib. of Marshall Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 170 over Trib. of Marshall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.