US Bridges

Blythe Bridge DR over Cade Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Al Slaughter · Structure no. 180610R00035001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blythe Bridge DR over Cade Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Blythe Bridge DR over Cade Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlythe Bridge DR
CrossesCade Branch
Location0.1 MI E of Al Slaughter
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01859, -97.22335
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2009)
Projected traffic280 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Blythe Bridge DR over Cade Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blythe Bridge DR over Cade 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Blythe Bridge DR over Cade Branch carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Blythe Bridge DR over Cade Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Blythe Bridge DR over Cade Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.