US Bridges

S Western Blvd over Trib of Dry Fork Crk

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Jim Christal · Structure no. 180610B08550001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Western Blvd over Trib of Dry Fork Crk is a concrete culvert carrying S Western Blvd over Trib of Dry Fork Crk in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Western Blvd
CrossesTrib of Dry Fork Crk
Location0.10 MI S of Jim Christal
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.2137, -97.19754
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S Western Blvd over Trib of Dry Fork Crk built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Western Blvd over Trib of Dry Fork Crk 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 S Western Blvd over Trib of Dry Fork Crk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is S Western Blvd over Trib of Dry Fork Crk?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns S Western Blvd over Trib of Dry Fork Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.