US Bridges

Cleveland-Gibbs RD over Elizabeth Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of SH114 · Structure no. 180610Z00060001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,470
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland-Gibbs RD over Elizabeth Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleveland-Gibbs RD over Elizabeth Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2027. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCleveland-Gibbs RD
CrossesElizabeth Creek
Location0.5 MI S of SH114
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01625, -97.26272
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,470 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cleveland-Gibbs RD over Elizabeth Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleveland-Gibbs RD over Elizabeth Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Cleveland-Gibbs RD over Elizabeth Creek carry?

About 3,470 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cleveland-Gibbs RD over Elizabeth Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland-Gibbs RD over Elizabeth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.