US Bridges

E. Harpole RD over Fincher Branch

FairPosted for load

Denton County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of FM 407 · Structure no. 180610LA7685001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Harpole RD over Fincher Branch is a steel other carrying E. Harpole RD over Fincher Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Harpole RD
CrossesFincher Branch
Location0.7 MI N of FM 407
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10768, -97.16511
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Harpole RD over Fincher Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Harpole RD over Fincher 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does E. Harpole RD over Fincher Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E. Harpole RD over Fincher Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E. Harpole RD over Fincher Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.