US Bridges

Leora LN over Trib Mcwhorter Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of Sam Rayburn · Structure no. 180610C00367004

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,721
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leora LN over Trib Mcwhorter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Leora LN over Trib Mcwhorter Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,721 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,609 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLeora LN
CrossesTrib Mcwhorter Creek
Location0.3 MI NW of Sam Rayburn
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05987, -96.91225
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,721 (2019)
Projected traffic6,609 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Leora LN over Trib Mcwhorter Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leora LN over Trib Mcwhorter 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 Leora LN over Trib Mcwhorter Creek carry?

About 4,721 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Leora LN over Trib Mcwhorter Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Leora LN over Trib Mcwhorter Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.