US Bridges

Blair Oaks DR over Office Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.06 MI N of Memorial DR · Structure no. 180610MM0080001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,375
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blair Oaks DR over Office Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blair Oaks DR over Office Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlair Oaks DR
CrossesOffice Creek
Location0.06 MI N of Memorial DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07126, -96.88589
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,375 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Blair Oaks DR over Office Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blair Oaks DR over Office Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Blair Oaks DR over Office Creek carry?

About 5,375 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Blair Oaks DR over Office Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Blair Oaks DR over Office Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.