US Bridges

Kirkpatrick RD over Prairie Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Valley Pkwy · Structure no. 180610E00575001

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,857
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkpatrick RD over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kirkpatrick RD over Prairie Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 33 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 3,857 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKirkpatrick RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.20 MI S of Valley Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05706, -97.04449
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,857 (2019)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Kirkpatrick RD over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Kirkpatrick RD over Prairie Creek 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 Kirkpatrick RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 3,857 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kirkpatrick RD over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Kirkpatrick RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.