ELIZABETH CEM RD
Carrying ELIZABETH CEM RD over ELIZABETH CREEK
0.25 MI S OF IH 35W NBFR, Denton, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ELIZABETH CEM RD
The ELIZABETH CEM RD bridge in Denton, Texas carries ELIZABETH CEM RD over ELIZABETH CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 33.5 meters (110 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ELIZABETH CEM RD compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1989
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 33.5 m (110 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 180610FF0025001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
ELIZABETH CEM RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare ELIZABETH CEM RD against other structures in Denton and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ELIZABETH CEM RD?
ELIZABETH CEM RD in Denton, Texas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ELIZABETH CEM RD inspected?
ELIZABETH CEM RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 21 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ELIZABETH CEM RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ELIZABETH CEM RD?
ELIZABETH CEM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ELIZABETH CEM RD?
ELIZABETH CEM RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is ELIZABETH CEM RD and does age affect safety?
ELIZABETH CEM RD was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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