US Bridges

Old Alton RD over Loving Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.3 MI NE of E Hickory Hl · Structure no. 180610AA0668003

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,280
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Alton RD over Loving Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Alton RD over Loving Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,192 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Alton RD
CrossesLoving Branch
Location1.3 MI NE of E Hickory Hl
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.125, -97.1165
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,280 (2019)
Projected traffic3,192 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Alton RD over Loving Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Alton RD over Loving 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Alton RD over Loving Branch carry?

About 2,280 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Alton RD over Loving Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Alton RD over Loving Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.