US Bridges

FM 1830 over Hickory Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.75 MI S of US 377 · Structure no. 180610178501008

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,098
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1830 over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1830 over Hickory Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10,098 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,950 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1830
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.75 MI S of US 377
RouteState Highway 1830
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15131, -97.14192
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,098 (2023)
Projected traffic8,950 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 1830 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1830 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1830 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 10,098 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1830 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1830 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.