US Bridges

Allen DR over Trail Creek Trib

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of S Snyder Ave · Structure no. 180610W00471003

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen DR over Trail Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Allen DR over Trail Creek Trib in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAllen DR
CrossesTrail Creek Trib
Location0.2 MI W of S Snyder Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08089, -97.30139
Functional classRural 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2009)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Allen DR over Trail Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen DR over Trail Creek Trib 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 Allen DR over Trail Creek Trib carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Allen DR over Trail Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Allen DR over Trail Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.