US Bridges

Upper Denton Pct 1 over Trib Clr Fk Trinity

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 2.6 MI N of FM-730 · Structure no. 021840AA0256001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
661
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Denton Pct 1 over Trib Clr Fk Trinity is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Denton Pct 1 over Trib Clr Fk Trinity 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 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 661 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUpper Denton Pct 1
CrossesTrib Clr Fk Trinity
Location2.6 MI N of FM-730
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83238, -97.71239
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic661 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Trib Clr Fk Trinity built?

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

What condition is Upper Denton Pct 1 over Trib Clr Fk Trinity 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 1 over Trib Clr Fk Trinity carry?

About 661 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Upper Denton Pct 1 over Trib Clr Fk Trinity?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Denton Pct 1 over Trib Clr Fk Trinity?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.