US Bridges

Old Blue Mound RD over Elizabeth Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610Z00040002

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,087
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Blue Mound RD over Elizabeth Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Blue Mound RD over Elizabeth Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,087 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,321 by 2037. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Blue Mound RD
CrossesElizabeth Creek
Location0.2 MI S of FM 156
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01561, -97.31479
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,087 (2015)
Projected traffic4,321 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Old Blue Mound RD over Elizabeth Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Blue Mound RD over Elizabeth 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old Blue Mound RD over Elizabeth Creek carry?

About 3,087 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Blue Mound RD over Elizabeth Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Blue Mound RD over Elizabeth Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.