US Bridges

Upper Denton Pct 1 over Clear Fk Trinity River

Good

Parker County, Texas · 2.2 MI NW of FM 730 · Structure no. 021840AA0254001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Denton Pct 1 over Clear Fk Trinity River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Denton Pct 1 over Clear Fk Trinity River in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 296 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUpper Denton Pct 1
CrossesClear Fk Trinity River
Location2.2 MI NW of FM 730
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82669, -97.71598
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2019)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Upper Denton Pct 1 over Clear Fk Trinity River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Denton Pct 1 over Clear Fk Trinity River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Upper Denton Pct 1 over Clear Fk Trinity River carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Upper Denton Pct 1 over Clear Fk Trinity River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Denton Pct 1 over Clear Fk Trinity River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.