US Bridges

FM 1173 over Trib of N Hickory Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of FM 455 · Structure no. 180610105901003

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,271
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1173 over Trib of N Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1173 over Trib of N Hickory Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 1,271 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1173
CrossesTrib of N Hickory Creek
Location1.30 MI S of FM 455
RouteState Highway 1173
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.33839, -97.34089
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,271 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 1173 over Trib of N Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1173 over Trib of N Hickory 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1173 over Trib of N Hickory Creek carry?

About 1,271 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1173 over Trib of N Hickory Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1173 over Trib of N Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.