US Bridges

Waters Ridge RD over Timber Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of IH 35E Nbfr · Structure no. 180610C01173001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,318
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waters Ridge RD over Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waters Ridge RD over Timber Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,318 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWaters Ridge RD
CrossesTimber Creek
Location0.05 MI E of IH 35E Nbfr
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01024, -96.97432
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,318 (2019)
Projected traffic420 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Waters Ridge RD over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waters Ridge RD over Timber 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 2024.

How much traffic does Waters Ridge RD over Timber Creek carry?

About 1,318 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Waters Ridge RD over Timber Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Waters Ridge RD over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.