US Bridges

Rockhill Road over Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 2MI N of US380 · Structure no. 180610AA0154001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
716
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockhill Road over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockhill Road over Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 716 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRockhill Road
CrossesCreek
Location2MI N of US380
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.26427, -97.02112
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Rockhill Road over Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockhill Road over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Rockhill Road over Creek carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rockhill Road over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rockhill Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.