US Bridges

Eakin Cemetery RD over Denton Creek Tributary

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.15 MI W of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610AA0471001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eakin Cemetery RD over Denton Creek Tributary is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eakin Cemetery RD over Denton Creek Tributary in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 241 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2030. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEakin Cemetery RD
CrossesDenton Creek Tributary
Location1.15 MI W of FM 156
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13627, -97.31033
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2019)
Projected traffic530 by 2030
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eakin Cemetery RD over Denton Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eakin Cemetery 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 Eakin Cemetery RD over Denton Creek Tributary carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eakin Cemetery RD over Denton Creek Tributary?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Eakin Cemetery RD over Denton Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.