US Bridges

High Street over Denton Creek

Good

Lamar County, Texas · 0.04 MI N of FM 137 · Structure no. 011390E00050002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Street over Denton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying High Street over Denton Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesHigh Street
CrossesDenton Creek
Location0.04 MI N of FM 137
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.54716, -95.73076
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 High Street over Denton Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Street over Denton 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 2023.

How much traffic does High Street over Denton Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is High Street over Denton Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns High Street over Denton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.