US Bridges

Old Denton RD SB over Dudley Branch

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 3.15 MI S of SH 121 · Structure no. 180610H02102002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
214 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,403
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Denton RD SB over Dudley Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Denton RD SB over Dudley Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 14,403 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,604 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Denton RD SB
CrossesDudley Branch
Location3.15 MI S of SH 121
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00632, -96.91001
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,403 (2022)
Projected traffic21,604 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Denton RD SB over Dudley Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Denton RD SB over Dudley Branch 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 Old Denton RD SB over Dudley Branch carry?

About 14,403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Denton RD SB over Dudley Branch?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Old Denton RD SB over Dudley Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.