US Bridges

Lady of the Lake over Indian Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of Windhaven Pkw · Structure no. 180610C00367003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,530
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lady of the Lake over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lady of the Lake over Indian Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,542 by 2041. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLady of the Lake
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Windhaven Pkw
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04018, -96.90195
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2018)
Projected traffic3,542 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Lady of the Lake over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lady of the Lake over Indian 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lady of the Lake over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lady of the Lake over Indian Creek?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lady of the Lake over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.