US Bridges

Garden Ridge Bl NB over Prairie Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Valley Pkwy · Structure no. 180610C00395002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,261
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Ridge Bl NB over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Garden Ridge Bl NB over Prairie Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,210 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden Ridge Bl NB
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,261 (2019)
Projected traffic15,210 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden Ridge Bl NB over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden Ridge Bl NB 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 NB over Prairie Creek carry?

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

How long is Garden Ridge Bl NB over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Garden Ridge Bl NB over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.