US Bridges

Morriss RD over Timber Creek Tributary

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of FM 1171 · Structure no. 180610E00430002

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
92 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,859
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morriss RD over Timber Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Morriss RD over Timber Creek Tributary in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 10,859 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,289 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMorriss RD
CrossesTimber Creek Tributary
Location0.90 MI S of FM 1171
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02514, -97.05666
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,859 (2019)
Projected traffic16,289 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Morriss RD over Timber Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morriss RD over Timber Creek Tributary 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 Morriss RD over Timber Creek Tributary carry?

About 10,859 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Morriss RD over Timber Creek Tributary?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Morriss RD over Timber Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.