US Bridges

Freeman RD over N Hickory Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.95 MI N of FM 1173 · Structure no. 180610AA0112002

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
106 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeman RD over N Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Freeman RD over N Hickory Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeman RD
CrossesN Hickory Creek
Location0.95 MI N of FM 1173
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.30202, -97.3062
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2019)
Projected traffic108 by 2033
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Freeman RD over N Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeman RD over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Freeman RD over N Hickory Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Freeman RD over N Hickory Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Freeman RD over N Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.