US Bridges

N Summit Ave over Prairie Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.15 M S of Valley Ridge · Structure no. 180610C00837001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,135
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Summit Ave over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Summit Ave 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 6,135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,800 by 2037. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Summit Ave
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.15 M S of Valley Ridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05386, -97.01899
Functional classUrban Collector

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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 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 traffic6,135 (2019)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2037
Trucks0%
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 N Summit Ave over Prairie Creek built?

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

What condition is N Summit Ave 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 N Summit Ave over Prairie Creek carry?

About 6,135 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is N Summit Ave over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N Summit Ave over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.