US Bridges

Crawford RD over Graveyard Branch

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of US 377 · Structure no. 180610J00017001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,290
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford RD over Graveyard Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Crawford RD over Graveyard Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 70 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 5,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCrawford RD
CrossesGraveyard Branch
Location0.10 MI W of US 377
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12711, -97.18495
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,290 (2014)
Projected traffic900 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford RD over Graveyard Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Crawford RD over Graveyard 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 2022.

How much traffic does Crawford RD over Graveyard Branch carry?

About 5,290 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crawford RD over Graveyard Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford RD over Graveyard Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.