US Bridges

John Paine RD over Roark Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of IH 35W · Structure no. 180610AA0521001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Paine RD over Roark Branch is a concrete culvert carrying John Paine RD over Roark Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohn Paine RD
CrossesRoark Branch
Location0.80 MI N of IH 35W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16537, -97.19287
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2023)
Projected traffic53 by 2033
Trucks0%
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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Paine RD over Roark Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Paine RD over Roark 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does John Paine RD over Roark Branch carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is John Paine RD over Roark Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns John Paine RD over Roark Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.