US Bridges

Wichita Trail over Grapevine Lake Tributary

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of Simmons RD · Structure no. 180610E00710002

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,514
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wichita Trail over Grapevine Lake Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wichita Trail over Grapevine Lake Tributary in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,514 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,920 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWichita Trail
CrossesGrapevine Lake Tributary
Location1.20 MI W of Simmons RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.0213, -97.10885
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,514 (2019)
Projected traffic4,920 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Wichita Trail over Grapevine Lake Tributary built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wichita Trail over Grapevine Lake Tributary 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 Wichita Trail over Grapevine Lake Tributary carry?

About 3,514 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wichita Trail over Grapevine Lake Tributary?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wichita Trail over Grapevine Lake Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.