US Bridges

Spencer RD over Drain

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Lp 288 · Structure no. 180610LG8358002

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,632
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spencer RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Spencer RD over Drain in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2004, 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 5,632 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,885 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpencer RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.3 MI W of Lp 288
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1959, -97.09836
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,632 (2019)
Projected traffic7,885 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Spencer RD over Drain built?

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

What condition is Spencer RD over Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Spencer RD over Drain carry?

About 5,632 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spencer RD over Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Spencer RD over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.