US Bridges

Tim Donald RD over Denton Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Denton County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of FM 1384 · Structure no. 180610AA0468001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tim Donald RD over Denton Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tim Donald RD over Denton Creek Tributary in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTim Donald RD
CrossesDenton Creek Tributary
Location0.50 MI N of FM 1384
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11839, -97.29579
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2012)
Projected traffic85 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tim Donald RD over Denton Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tim Donald RD over Denton Creek Tributary 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 Tim Donald RD over Denton Creek Tributary carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Tim Donald RD over Denton Creek Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tim Donald RD over Denton Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.