US Bridges

Willow Bend DR W over Trib Elizabeth Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of SH 114 · Structure no. 180610AA0141002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Bend DR W over Trib Elizabeth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Willow Bend DR W over Trib Elizabeth Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWillow Bend DR W
CrossesTrib Elizabeth Creek
Location0.2 MI N of SH 114
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03858, -97.38118
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 Willow Bend DR W over Trib Elizabeth Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Bend DR W over Trib Elizabeth 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Bend DR W over Trib Elizabeth Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Willow Bend DR W over Trib Elizabeth Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Bend DR W over Trib Elizabeth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.