US Bridges

Knight LN over Denton Crk Trib

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of Schluter RD · Structure no. 180610AA0344005

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knight LN over Denton Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Knight LN over Denton Crk Trib in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKnight LN
CrossesDenton Crk Trib
Location0.01 MI E of Schluter RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.2047, -97.3263
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2019)
Projected traffic294 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Knight LN over Denton Crk Trib built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knight LN over Denton Crk Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Knight LN over Denton Crk Trib carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Knight LN over Denton Crk Trib?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Knight LN over Denton Crk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.