US Bridges

Old Orchard LN over Timber Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Bellaire Bl · Structure no. 180610C00835001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,096
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Orchard LN over Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Orchard LN over Timber Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,096 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2037. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Orchard LN
CrossesTimber Creek
Location0.20 MI S of Bellaire Bl
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02487, -97.02787
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,096 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Orchard LN over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Orchard LN over Timber 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Old Orchard LN over Timber Creek carry?

About 8,096 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Orchard LN over Timber Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Old Orchard LN over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.