US Bridges

Valley Glen over Drain

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Charles ST · Structure no. 180610H00145009

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Glen over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Valley Glen over Drain in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValley Glen
CrossesDrain
Location0.4 MI W of Charles ST
RouteU.S. Route 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.03077, -96.86103
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2021)
Projected traffic186 by 2041
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 Valley Glen over Drain built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Glen over Drain 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 Valley Glen over Drain carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley Glen over Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Valley Glen over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.