US Bridges

Greenwood RD Pct 1 over Denton Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 1.2 Mi. S. of FM 1204 · Structure no. 022490AA0212003

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood RD Pct 1 over Denton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenwood RD Pct 1 over Denton Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesGreenwood RD Pct 1
CrossesDenton Creek
Location1.2 Mi. S. of FM 1204
RouteCounty Highway 212
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35667, -97.50166
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2019)
Projected traffic186 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 Greenwood RD Pct 1 over Denton Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood RD Pct 1 over Denton Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Greenwood RD Pct 1 over Denton Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood RD Pct 1 over Denton Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood RD Pct 1 over Denton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.