US Bridges

N Valley Pkwy over Prairie Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of FM 1171 · Structure no. 180610C01165001

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,670
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Valley Pkwy over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Valley Pkwy over Prairie Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 46 years old, older 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 9,670 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,728 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Valley Pkwy
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.20 MI N of FM 1171
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.0538, -97.02802
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; scour above top of footing
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic9,670 (2017)
Projected traffic17,728 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Valley Pkwy over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is N Valley Pkwy 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 Valley Pkwy over Prairie Creek carry?

About 9,670 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is N Valley Pkwy over Prairie Creek?

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

Who owns N Valley Pkwy over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.