US Bridges

Timber Creek RD over Prairie Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Kirkpatrick · Structure no. 180610LI4699001

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timber Creek RD over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Timber Creek RD over Prairie Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 27 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTimber Creek RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.20 MI N of Kirkpatrick
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06315, -97.05022
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2021)
Projected traffic186 by 2041
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Timber Creek RD over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Timber Creek RD over Prairie Creek 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 Timber Creek RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Timber Creek RD over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Timber Creek RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.