US Bridges

N Summit Ave over Trib of Prairie CR

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of FM 1171 · Structure no. 180610C01083001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,102
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Summit Ave over Trib of Prairie CR is a concrete culvert carrying N Summit Ave over Trib of Prairie CR in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Summit Ave
CrossesTrib of Prairie CR
Location0.25 MI N of FM 1171
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04794, -97.01587
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,102 (2019)
Projected traffic8,500 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 Trib of Prairie CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Summit Ave over Trib of Prairie CR 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 Trib of Prairie CR carry?

About 6,102 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is N Summit Ave over Trib of Prairie CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns N Summit Ave over Trib of Prairie CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.