US Bridges

Al Slaughter Pkwy over Cade Branch Trib

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of SH 114 · Structure no. 180610LT7712001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al Slaughter Pkwy over Cade Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Al Slaughter Pkwy over Cade Branch Trib in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAl Slaughter Pkwy
CrossesCade Branch Trib
Location0.25 MI N of SH 114
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01724, -97.22621
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Al Slaughter Pkwy over Cade Branch Trib built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al Slaughter Pkwy over Cade Branch Trib 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 Al Slaughter Pkwy over Cade Branch Trib carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Al Slaughter Pkwy over Cade Branch Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Al Slaughter Pkwy over Cade Branch Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.