US Bridges

Huffines Blvd over Drain

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of S Rayburn Twy · Structure no. 180610H00145004

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,318
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huffines Blvd over Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huffines Blvd over Drain in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,318 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHuffines Blvd
CrossesDrain
Location0.3 MI E of S Rayburn Twy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01095, -96.93861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,318 (2019)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Huffines Blvd over Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huffines Blvd over Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Huffines Blvd over Drain carry?

About 5,318 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Huffines Blvd over Drain?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Huffines Blvd over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.