US Bridges

Plainview RD over N Hickory Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of 4th ST · Structure no. 180610AA0113001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
237
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plainview RD over N Hickory Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Plainview RD over N Hickory Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 237 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPlainview RD
CrossesN Hickory Creek
Location0.40 MI W of 4th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.26261, -97.24914
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2014)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Plainview RD over N Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plainview 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 Plainview RD over N Hickory Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Plainview RD over N Hickory Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Plainview RD over N Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.