US Bridges

Garden RD over Timber Creek Tributary

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Morriss RD · Structure no. 180610E00205001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,338
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden RD over Timber Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Garden RD over Timber Creek Tributary 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 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 2,338 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarden RD
CrossesTimber Creek Tributary
Location0.10 MI N of Morriss RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02597, -97.05571
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,338 (2019)
Projected traffic280 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 Garden RD over Timber Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Garden RD over Timber Creek Tributary 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Garden RD over Timber Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,338 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Garden RD over Timber Creek Tributary?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Garden RD over Timber Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.