US Bridges

Old Denton Pct 1 over Trib Sweetwater Ck

Good

Wise County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 022490AA0252001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Denton Pct 1 over Trib Sweetwater Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Denton Pct 1 over Trib Sweetwater Ck in Wise 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 265 by 2034. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld Denton Pct 1
CrossesTrib Sweetwater Ck
Location1.6 MI S of US 380
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23778, -97.50657
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic265 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Old Denton Pct 1 over Trib Sweetwater Ck built?

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

What condition is Old Denton Pct 1 over Trib Sweetwater Ck 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 Old Denton Pct 1 over Trib Sweetwater Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Denton Pct 1 over Trib Sweetwater Ck?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Denton Pct 1 over Trib Sweetwater Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.