US Bridges

Copper Canyon Road over Poindexter Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.36 MI North of FM 407 · Structure no. 180610AA0467001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,394
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copper Canyon Road over Poindexter Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Copper Canyon Road over Poindexter Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,394 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCopper Canyon Road
CrossesPoindexter Branch
Location1.36 MI North of FM 407
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.09123, -97.10992
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,394 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Copper Canyon Road over Poindexter Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copper Canyon Road over Poindexter 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Copper Canyon Road over Poindexter Branch carry?

About 5,394 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Copper Canyon Road over Poindexter Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Copper Canyon Road over Poindexter Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.