US Bridges

Union Park Blvd over Trib Simpson Branch

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 1385 · Structure no. 180610ZA8960001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Park Blvd over Trib Simpson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Union Park Blvd over Trib Simpson Branch 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 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Park Blvd
CrossesTrib Simpson Branch
Location0.2 MI W of FM 1385
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23692, -96.89823
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2020)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Union Park Blvd over Trib Simpson Branch built?

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

What condition is Union Park Blvd over Trib Simpson Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Union Park Blvd over Trib Simpson Branch carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Union Park Blvd over Trib Simpson Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Union Park Blvd over Trib Simpson Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.