US Bridges

Mobberly RD over Little Elm Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of FM 1385 · Structure no. 180610AA0276001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mobberly RD over Little Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mobberly RD over Little Elm Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMobberly RD
CrossesLittle Elm Creek
Location1.40 MI E of FM 1385
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.31645, -96.86669
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2012)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mobberly RD over Little Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mobberly RD over Little Elm 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Mobberly RD over Little Elm Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Mobberly RD over Little Elm Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mobberly RD over Little Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.