US Bridges

Trietsch RD over Moores Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of FM 3163 · Structure no. 180610AA0186001

Built
2007
18 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trietsch RD over Moores Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Trietsch RD over Moores Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2007 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 18 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 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2028. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTrietsch RD
CrossesMoores Branch
Location1.40 MI N of FM 3163
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.31861, -97.15111
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2028
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trietsch RD over Moores Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Trietsch RD over Moores Branch 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Trietsch RD over Moores Branch carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Trietsch RD over Moores Branch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Trietsch RD over Moores Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.