US Bridges

Litsey RD over Henrietta Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.80 MI E of IH 35W Nbfr · Structure no. 180610Z00180001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,526
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Litsey RD over Henrietta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Litsey RD over Henrietta Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,526 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2029. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLitsey RD
CrossesHenrietta Creek
Location1.80 MI E of IH 35W Nbfr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00841, -97.26589
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,526 (2019)
Projected traffic51 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Litsey RD over Henrietta Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Litsey RD over Henrietta 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Litsey RD over Henrietta Creek carry?

About 3,526 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Litsey RD over Henrietta Creek?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Litsey RD over Henrietta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.