US Bridges

Kirkpatrick LN over Prairie Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of Morriss RD · Structure no. 180610E00575002

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,573
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirkpatrick LN over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kirkpatrick LN over Prairie Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 43 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 2,573 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,602 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKirkpatrick LN
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.75 MI E of Morriss RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06053, -97.04814
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; scour above top of footing
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,573 (2019)
Projected traffic3,602 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LN over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Kirkpatrick LN 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 LN over Prairie Creek carry?

About 2,573 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kirkpatrick LN over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kirkpatrick LN over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.