US Bridges

Broken Arrow RD over Trib of Cooper CR

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.03 MI S of Dunes DR · Structure no. 180610B01260001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broken Arrow RD over Trib of Cooper CR is a concrete culvert carrying Broken Arrow RD over Trib of Cooper CR in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 185 vehicles a day, projected to reach 339 by 2027. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroken Arrow RD
CrossesTrib of Cooper CR
Location0.03 MI S of Dunes DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24418, -97.10368
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2010)
Projected traffic339 by 2027
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Broken Arrow RD over Trib of Cooper CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broken Arrow RD over Trib of Cooper CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Broken Arrow RD over Trib of Cooper CR carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Broken Arrow RD over Trib of Cooper CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Broken Arrow RD over Trib of Cooper CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.