Rector RD over Clear Creek Tributary
PoorClosed to trafficDenton County, Texas · 2.85 MI S of Willow ST · Structure no. 180610AA0165002
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rector RD over Clear Creek Tributary is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rector RD over Clear Creek Tributary in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rector RD over Clear Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rector RD over Clear Creek Tributary in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Rector RD over Clear Creek Tributary carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Rector RD over Clear Creek Tributary?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Rector RD over Clear Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.