US Bridges

Old Settlers RD over Donald Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of Cross Timbers · Structure no. 180610E00370005

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,749
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Settlers RD over Donald Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Settlers RD over Donald Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,749 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Settlers RD
CrossesDonald Branch
Location0.9 MI S of Cross Timbers
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02659, -97.07967
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,749 (2022)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Old Settlers RD over Donald Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Settlers RD over Donald Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Settlers RD over Donald Branch carry?

About 5,749 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Settlers RD over Donald Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Old Settlers RD over Donald Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.