US Bridges

North Josey LN NB over Furneaux Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Frankford RD · Structure no. 180610H01570003

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,871
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Josey LN NB over Furneaux Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Josey LN NB over Furneaux Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 51 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 14,871 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,306 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Josey LN NB
CrossesFurneaux Creek
Location0.10 MI N of Frankford RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00145, -96.8863
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 span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,871 (2019)
Projected traffic22,306 by 2042
Trucks4%
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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Josey LN NB over Furneaux Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is North Josey LN NB 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 North Josey LN NB over Furneaux Creek carry?

About 14,871 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Josey LN NB over Furneaux Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns North Josey LN NB over Furneaux Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.