US Bridges

Jim Christal RD over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 2.75 MI E of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610B04310001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Christal RD over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jim Christal RD over Dry Fork Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJim Christal RD
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location2.75 MI E of FM 156
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22071, -97.21022
Functional classUrban 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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2013)
Projected traffic200 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jim Christal RD over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Christal RD over Dry Fork Creek 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 Jim Christal RD over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Jim Christal RD over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Christal RD over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.