US Bridges

W Blackjack RD over Aubrey Branch Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of FM 428 · Structure no. 180610AA0141001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Blackjack RD over Aubrey Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Blackjack RD over Aubrey Branch Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 212 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Blackjack RD
CrossesAubrey Branch Creek
Location0.4 MI N of FM 428
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.30919, -97.03126
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W Blackjack RD over Aubrey Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Blackjack RD over Aubrey Branch 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does W Blackjack RD over Aubrey Branch Creek carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W Blackjack RD over Aubrey Branch Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W Blackjack RD over Aubrey Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.