US Bridges

Valley Ridge Blvd over Prairie Creek Trib

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610C00367009

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,235
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Ridge Blvd over Prairie Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Valley Ridge Blvd over Prairie Creek Trib in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 19,235 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,700 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Ridge Blvd
CrossesPrairie Creek Trib
Location0.3 MI E of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05703, -97.00689
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,235 (2022)
Projected traffic28,700 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 Valley Ridge Blvd over Prairie Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Ridge Blvd over Prairie Creek Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Ridge Blvd over Prairie Creek Trib carry?

About 19,235 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Valley Ridge Blvd over Prairie Creek Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Ridge Blvd over Prairie Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.