US Bridges

Walker Lane over Harts Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.4 MI NW of Eldorado Pkw · Structure no. 180610EE0105002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,337
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Lane over Harts Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Walker Lane over Harts Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,337 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,472 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalker Lane
CrossesHarts Branch
Location0.4 MI NW of Eldorado Pkw
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18035, -96.89641
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,337 (2019)
Projected traffic7,472 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Walker Lane over Harts Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Lane over Harts Branch 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 Walker Lane over Harts Branch carry?

About 5,337 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walker Lane over Harts Branch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Lane over Harts Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.