US Bridges

Victory Circle over Drainage Ditch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of IH35W · Structure no. 180610Z00300001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory Circle over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Victory Circle over Drainage Ditch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2027. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVictory Circle
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.6 MI W of IH35W
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.04431, -97.26972
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic150 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Victory Circle over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victory Circle over Drainage Ditch 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 Victory Circle over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Victory Circle over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Victory Circle over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.