US Bridges

Old Denton RD over Whites Branch Tributary

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.04 MI S of Heritage Tra · Structure no. 022200ZO5050003

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,015
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Denton RD over Whites Branch Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Old Denton RD over Whites Branch Tributary in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10,015 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2036. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Denton RD
CrossesWhites Branch Tributary
Location0.04 MI S of Heritage Tra
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91259, -97.30726
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,015 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Denton RD over Whites Branch Tributary built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Denton RD over Whites Branch Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Denton RD over Whites Branch Tributary carry?

About 10,015 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Denton RD over Whites Branch Tributary?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Old Denton RD over Whites Branch Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.