US Bridges

Timber Creek RD over Timber Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.45 MI NW of FM 1171 · Structure no. 180610E00670002

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,138
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timber Creek RD over Timber Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Timber Creek RD over Timber Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 2,138 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,993 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTimber Creek RD
CrossesTimber Creek
Location0.45 MI NW of FM 1171
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04256, -97.05315
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,138 (2019)
Projected traffic2,993 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Timber Creek RD over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Timber Creek RD over Timber Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Timber Creek RD over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.