US Bridges

Frankford RD WB over Furneaux Creek Tributary

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of Josey LN · Structure no. 180610H01175012

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,323
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frankford RD WB over Furneaux Creek Tributary is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frankford RD WB over Furneaux Creek Tributary in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 9,323 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,984 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFrankford RD WB
CrossesFurneaux Creek Tributary
Location0.45 MI E of Josey LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99895, -96.879
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,323 (2019)
Projected traffic13,984 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frankford RD WB over Furneaux Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frankford RD WB over Furneaux Creek Tributary 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Frankford RD WB over Furneaux Creek Tributary carry?

About 9,323 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Frankford RD WB over Furneaux Creek Tributary?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Frankford RD WB over Furneaux Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.