US Bridges

Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.45 MI W of IH 35W · Structure no. 180610AA0177001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
348
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duck Creek 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 348 vehicles a day, projected to reach 373 by 2027. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDuck Creek RD
CrossesDuck Creek
Location1.45 MI W of IH 35W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35125, -97.20158
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2019)
Projected traffic373 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek built?

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

What condition is Duck Creek 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 Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Duck Creek RD over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.