US Bridges

Peters Colony RD over Furneaux Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Josey LN · Structure no. 180610H02210001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,455
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peters Colony RD over Furneaux Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peters Colony RD over Furneaux Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,455 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,037 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPeters Colony RD
CrossesFurneaux Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Josey LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00688, -96.88213
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,455 (2019)
Projected traffic2,037 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peters Colony RD over Furneaux Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peters Colony RD 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 Peters Colony RD over Furneaux Creek carry?

About 1,455 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Peters Colony RD 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 48 ft wide.

Who owns Peters Colony RD over Furneaux Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.