US Bridges

River Walk DR over S Canal

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of FM 1171 · Structure no. 180610E00680001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Walk DR over S Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Walk DR over S Canal in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiver Walk DR
CrossesS Canal
Location0.40 MI N of FM 1171
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04048, -97.06535
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks0%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 River Walk DR over S Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Walk DR over S Canal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does River Walk DR over S Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is River Walk DR over S Canal?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns River Walk DR over S Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.