US Bridges

Shady Shores RD over Graveyard Slough

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of Cielo RD · Structure no. 180610KK0005001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,913
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Shores RD over Graveyard Slough is a concrete culvert carrying Shady Shores RD over Graveyard Slough in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,913 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,900 by 2027. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesShady Shores RD
CrossesGraveyard Slough
Location0.30 MI S of Cielo RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15319, -97.0293
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,913 (2023)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shady Shores RD over Graveyard Slough built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Shores RD over Graveyard Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Shady Shores RD over Graveyard Slough carry?

About 1,913 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Shady Shores RD over Graveyard Slough?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Shores RD over Graveyard Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.