US Bridges

Upper Denton Pct 2 over Willow Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of US 180 · Structure no. 021840AA0252001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,043
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Denton Pct 2 over Willow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Denton Pct 2 over Willow Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,043 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,400 by 2030. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Denton Pct 2
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.9 MI N of US 180
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78199, -97.77044
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,043 (2024)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Denton Pct 2 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Denton Pct 2 over Willow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Upper Denton Pct 2 over Willow Creek carry?

About 2,043 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Upper Denton Pct 2 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Denton Pct 2 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.