US Bridges

Sam Bass RD over Duck Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 2.10 MI N of FM 455 · Structure no. 180610AA0153001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam Bass RD over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sam Bass RD over Duck Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2027. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSam Bass RD
CrossesDuck Creek
Location2.10 MI N of FM 455
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.39173, -97.21763
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2019)
Projected traffic153 by 2027
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sam Bass RD over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sam Bass RD over Duck 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sam Bass RD over Duck Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sam Bass RD over Duck Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sam Bass RD over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.