US Bridges

Garden Ridge Bl SB over Prairie Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Valley Pkwy · Structure no. 180610C00395001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,261
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Ridge Bl SB over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Garden Ridge Bl SB over Prairie Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 4,261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,368 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden Ridge Bl SB
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Valley Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05326, -97.03562
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,261 (2019)
Projected traffic14,368 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden Ridge Bl SB over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden Ridge Bl SB over Prairie Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Garden Ridge Bl SB over Prairie Creek carry?

About 4,261 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Garden Ridge Bl SB over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Garden Ridge Bl SB over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.