US Bridges

Post Oak Lane over Loving Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.02 MI NW of Mcmakin RD · Structure no. 180610L00015001

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post Oak Lane over Loving Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Post Oak Lane over Loving Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 21 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2037. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPost Oak Lane
CrossesLoving Branch
Location0.02 MI NW of Mcmakin RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07744, -97.13151
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Post Oak Lane over Loving Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Post Oak Lane over Loving Branch 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Post Oak Lane over Loving Branch carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Post Oak Lane over Loving Branch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Post Oak Lane over Loving Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.