US Bridges

Lake Sharon DR over Bryant Branch

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Denton County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of FM 2499 · Structure no. 180610N00125005

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,364
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Sharon DR over Bryant Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Sharon DR over Bryant Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,364 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,110 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Sharon DR
CrossesBryant Branch
Location0.15 MI E of FM 2499
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14302, -97.0934
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,364 (2019)
Projected traffic6,110 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lake Sharon DR over Bryant Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Sharon DR over Bryant 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Sharon DR over Bryant Branch carry?

About 4,364 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Sharon DR over Bryant Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Sharon DR over Bryant Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.