US Bridges

George Owens RD over Wolf Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Old Stony RD · Structure no. 180610AA0350001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
422
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Owens RD over Wolf Branch is a concrete culvert carrying George Owens RD over Wolf Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 422 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Owens RD
CrossesWolf Branch
Location0.25 MI S of Old Stony RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21723, -97.29323
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic422 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Owens RD over Wolf Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Owens RD over Wolf 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does George Owens RD over Wolf Branch carry?

About 422 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is George Owens RD over Wolf Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns George Owens RD over Wolf Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.