US Bridges

Merlin DR over Indian Creek Trib

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of King Arthur B · Structure no. 180610C00367006

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merlin DR over Indian Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Merlin DR over Indian Creek Trib in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMerlin DR
CrossesIndian Creek Trib
Location0.2 MI N of King Arthur B
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03901, -96.88779
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 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 traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic420 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Merlin DR over Indian Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merlin DR over Indian 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Merlin DR over Indian Creek Trib carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Merlin DR over Indian Creek Trib?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Merlin DR over Indian Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.