US Bridges

E Ryan RD over Fletcher Branch

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.95 MI E of FM 1830 · Structure no. 180610B07326001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,753
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Ryan RD over Fletcher Branch is a concrete culvert carrying E Ryan RD over Fletcher Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,753 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Ryan RD
CrossesFletcher Branch
Location0.95 MI E of FM 1830
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16147, -97.12558
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,753 (2014)
Projected traffic300 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 E Ryan RD over Fletcher Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Ryan RD over Fletcher Branch 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 E Ryan RD over Fletcher Branch carry?

About 3,753 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is E Ryan RD over Fletcher Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E Ryan RD over Fletcher Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.