US Bridges

Trinity RD over Cooper Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.70 MI S of US 377 · Structure no. 180610B08220002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trinity RD over Cooper Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Trinity RD over Cooper Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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. 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 46 ft (14 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTrinity RD
CrossesCooper Creek
Location1.70 MI S of US 377
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21496, -97.05892
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2010)
Projected traffic500 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Trinity RD over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trinity 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 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 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Trinity RD over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.