US Bridges

Morriss RD NB over Timber Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of FM 1171 · Structure no. 180610E00430004

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,519
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morriss RD NB over Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morriss RD NB over Timber Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7,519 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,526 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMorriss RD NB
CrossesTimber Creek
Location0.90 MI N of FM 1171
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04783, -97.06193
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,519 (2019)
Projected traffic10,526 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Morriss RD NB over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morriss RD NB over Timber 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Morriss RD NB over Timber Creek carry?

About 7,519 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Morriss RD NB over Timber Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Morriss RD NB over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.