US Bridges

Smiley RD over Doe Branch

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Denton County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Parvin RD · Structure no. 180610AA0310001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smiley RD over Doe Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Smiley RD over Doe Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2027. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSmiley RD
CrossesDoe Branch
Location0.20 MI N of Parvin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.25842, -96.86347
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2027
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smiley RD over Doe Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smiley RD over Doe 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 Smiley RD over Doe Branch carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Smiley RD over Doe Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Smiley RD over Doe Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.