Valley Ridge SB over Prairie Creek
GoodDenton County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610C00367011
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 201 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Ridge SB over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Ridge SB over Prairie Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,700 by 2038. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Ridge SB over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Ridge SB over Prairie 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 Valley Ridge SB over Prairie Creek carry?
About 20,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Valley Ridge SB over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Ridge SB over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.