US Bridges

Old Orchard LN over Prairie Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Valley Pkwy · Structure no. 180610C00835002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,970
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Orchard LN over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Orchard LN 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 7,970 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Orchard LN
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.15 MI N of Valley Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05482, -97.02357
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,970 (2022)
Projected traffic15,600 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Old Orchard LN over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Orchard LN 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 Old Orchard LN over Prairie Creek carry?

About 7,970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Orchard LN over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old Orchard LN over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.