US Bridges

Old Denton RD over Henrietta Creek

FairPosted for load

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Kellerhaslet · Structure no. 022200ZO5050002

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
501
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Denton RD over Henrietta Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old Denton RD over Henrietta Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 501 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2036. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Denton RD
CrossesHenrietta Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Kellerhaslet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97522, -97.29771
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2014)
Projected traffic290 by 2036
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Denton RD over Henrietta Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Denton RD over Henrietta 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Denton RD over Henrietta Creek carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Denton RD over Henrietta Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Denton RD over Henrietta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.