US Bridges

FM 1173 over Dry Fork Hickory Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610105901007

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,685
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1173 over Dry Fork Hickory Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1173 over Dry Fork Hickory Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 11,685 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,470 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1173
CrossesDry Fork Hickory Creek
Location1.10 MI E of FM 156
RouteState Highway 1173
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.26036, -97.22034
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,685 (2022)
Projected traffic13,470 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1173 over Dry Fork Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1173 over Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork Hickory Creek carry?

About 11,685 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1173 over Dry Fork Hickory Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1173 over Dry Fork Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.