US Bridges

Fishtrap RD over Doe Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of FM 1385 · Structure no. 180610T01930001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,529
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fishtrap RD over Doe Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fishtrap RD over Doe 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 7,529 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,541 by 2041. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFishtrap RD
CrossesDoe Branch
Location0.75 MI E of FM 1385
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23016, -96.88264
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,529 (2020)
Projected traffic10,541 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Fishtrap RD over Doe Branch built?

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

What condition is Fishtrap RD over Doe 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 Fishtrap RD over Doe Branch carry?

About 7,529 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fishtrap RD over Doe Branch?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Fishtrap RD over Doe Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.