US Bridges

FM 1515 over Dry Fork of Hickory Crk

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of IH 35W · Structure no. 180610195101001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,058
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1515 over Dry Fork of Hickory Crk is a concrete slab carrying FM 1515 over Dry Fork of Hickory Crk in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,058 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1515
CrossesDry Fork of Hickory Crk
Location1.40 MI W of IH 35W
RouteState Highway 1515
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20184, -97.18726
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,058 (2019)
Projected traffic1,480 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1515 over Dry Fork of Hickory Crk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1515 over Dry Fork of Hickory Crk 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 1515 over Dry Fork of Hickory Crk carry?

About 1,058 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1515 over Dry Fork of Hickory Crk?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1515 over Dry Fork of Hickory Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.