US Bridges

Donald RD over S Hickory Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of FM 1173 · Structure no. 180610AA0109001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
242
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donald RD over S Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Donald RD over S Hickory Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesDonald RD
CrossesS Hickory Creek
Location0.70 MI S of FM 1173
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.28309, -97.34184
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2019)
Projected traffic119 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Donald RD over S Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Donald RD over S Hickory Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Donald RD over S Hickory Creek carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Donald RD over S Hickory Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Donald RD over S Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.