US Bridges

Furneaux LN over Furneaux Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.15 MI N Rosemeade Pkwy · Structure no. 180610H01180001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
182 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,607
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Furneaux LN over Furneaux Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Furneaux LN over Furneaux Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,607 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFurneaux LN
CrossesFurneaux Creek
Location0.15 MI N Rosemeade Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01377, -96.87632
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,607 (2019)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2042
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 Furneaux LN over Furneaux Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Furneaux LN over Furneaux Creek 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 Furneaux LN over Furneaux Creek carry?

About 2,607 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Furneaux LN over Furneaux Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Furneaux LN over Furneaux Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.