US Bridges

US 77(ELM/LOCUST) over Pecan Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.85 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 180610019601214

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,475
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77(ELM/LOCUST) over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 77(ELM/LOCUST) over Pecan Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 103 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,475 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,110 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77(ELM/LOCUST)
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.85 MI S of US 380
RouteU.S. Route 77
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21804, -97.13241
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,475 (2020)
Projected traffic19,110 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure11
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77(ELM/LOCUST) over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 77(ELM/LOCUST) over Pecan 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 77(ELM/LOCUST) over Pecan Creek carry?

About 13,475 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 77(ELM/LOCUST) over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 77(ELM/LOCUST) over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.