US Bridges

Bellaire Blvd over Timber Creek Trib

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of SH 121 Bus · Structure no. 180610C00060001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,267
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellaire Blvd over Timber Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Bellaire Blvd over Timber Creek Trib in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 11,267 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,774 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBellaire Blvd
CrossesTimber Creek Trib
Location0.50 MI W of SH 121 Bus
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02758, -97.00141
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,267 (2023)
Projected traffic15,774 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Bellaire Blvd over Timber Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellaire Blvd over Timber Creek Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bellaire Blvd over Timber Creek Trib carry?

About 11,267 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bellaire Blvd over Timber Creek Trib?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bellaire Blvd over Timber Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.