US Bridges

Old North RD over Cooper Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of US 377 · Structure no. 180610B06240001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,702
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old North RD over Cooper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old North RD over Cooper Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,702 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,210 by 2027. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld North RD
CrossesCooper Creek
Location0.45 MI N of US 377
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24147, -97.09869
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,702 (2019)
Projected traffic4,210 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 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 North RD over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old North RD over Cooper Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old North RD over Cooper Creek carry?

About 1,702 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old North RD over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Old North RD over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.