US Bridges

Austin Waters over Indian Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Plano Pkwy · Structure no. 180610MM0253003

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austin Waters over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Austin Waters over Indian Creek 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2041. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAustin Waters
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Plano Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05279, -96.86306
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2021)
Projected traffic186 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

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 Austin Waters over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is Austin Waters over Indian 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 Austin Waters over Indian Creek carry?

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

How long is Austin Waters over Indian Creek?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Austin Waters over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.