US Bridges

Bennett LN over Trib of Timber CR

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of IH 35E Nbfr · Structure no. 180610C00065001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,697
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett LN over Trib of Timber CR is a concrete culvert carrying Bennett LN over Trib of Timber CR 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 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 2,697 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,776 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBennett LN
CrossesTrib of Timber CR
Location0.70 MI E of IH 35E Nbfr
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02732, -96.97714
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic2,697 (2019)
Projected traffic3,776 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Bennett LN over Trib of Timber CR built?

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

What condition is Bennett LN over Trib of Timber CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bennett LN over Trib of Timber CR carry?

About 2,697 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bennett LN over Trib of Timber CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bennett LN over Trib of Timber CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.