US Bridges

Teel Pkwy over Button Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of US 380 · Structure no. 180610LT4301001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,276
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teel Pkwy over Button Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Teel Pkwy over Button Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,276 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,586 by 2041. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTeel Pkwy
CrossesButton Branch
Location1.1 MI N of US 380
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23561, -96.86053
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,276 (2019)
Projected traffic4,586 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Teel Pkwy over Button Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Teel Pkwy over Button 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Teel Pkwy over Button Branch carry?

About 3,276 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Teel Pkwy over Button Branch?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Teel Pkwy over Button Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.