US Bridges

Masch Branch RD over Trib of Dry Fk CR

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Jim Christal · Structure no. 180610B05190001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masch Branch RD over Trib of Dry Fk CR is a concrete culvert carrying Masch Branch RD over Trib of Dry Fk CR in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMasch Branch RD
CrossesTrib of Dry Fk CR
Location0.10 MI S of Jim Christal
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21858, -97.1974
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2035
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 Masch Branch RD over Trib of Dry Fk CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Masch Branch RD over Trib of Dry Fk 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 Masch Branch RD over Trib of Dry Fk CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Masch Branch RD over Trib of Dry Fk CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Masch Branch RD over Trib of Dry Fk CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.