US Bridges

W Parker RD over Indian Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.35 MI E of Plano Pkwy · Structure no. 180610C02795024

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Parker RD over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Parker RD over Indian Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Parker RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.35 MI E of Plano Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04486, -96.85106
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2011)
Projected traffic800 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W Parker RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is W Parker RD over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does W Parker RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is W Parker RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns W Parker RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.