US Bridges

Chinn Chapel RD over Poindexter Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of Orchid LN · Structure no. 180610M00015001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chinn Chapel RD over Poindexter Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chinn Chapel RD over Poindexter Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2027. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChinn Chapel RD
CrossesPoindexter Branch
Location0.40 MI S of Orchid LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10453, -97.0877
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2019)
Projected traffic910 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Chinn Chapel RD over Poindexter Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chinn Chapel RD over Poindexter 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Chinn Chapel RD over Poindexter Branch carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chinn Chapel RD over Poindexter Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Chinn Chapel RD over Poindexter Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.