Trinity RD over Cooper Creek
PoorDenton County, Texas · 1.70 MI S of US 377 · Structure no. 180610B08220001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2017
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 288
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Trinity RD over Cooper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trinity RD over Cooper Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 288 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2027. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Trinity RD over Cooper Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Trinity RD over Cooper Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2017.
How much traffic does Trinity RD over Cooper Creek carry?
About 288 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Trinity RD over Cooper Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Trinity RD over Cooper Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.