US Bridges

Windhaven Pkwy WB over Indian Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.26 MI E of Plano Pkwy · Structure no. 180610MM0298002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,061
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windhaven Pkwy WB over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Windhaven Pkwy WB over Indian Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,061 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2037. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWindhaven Pkwy WB
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.26 MI E of Plano Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05802, -96.85945
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,061 (2017)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Windhaven Pkwy WB over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windhaven Pkwy WB 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Windhaven Pkwy WB over Indian Creek carry?

About 6,061 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Windhaven Pkwy WB over Indian Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Windhaven Pkwy WB over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.