US Bridges

Waters Ridge DR over Trib of Timber Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.60 MI NE of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610C01173002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,318
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waters Ridge DR over Trib of Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waters Ridge DR over Trib of Timber Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWaters Ridge DR
CrossesTrib of Timber Creek
Location0.60 MI NE of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01651, -96.9697
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,318 (2019)
Projected traffic420 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 DR over Trib of Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waters Ridge DR over Trib of 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 DR over Trib of Timber Creek carry?

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

How long is Waters Ridge DR over Trib of Timber Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Waters Ridge DR over Trib of Timber Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.