US Bridges

Pruett RD over N Hickory Creek Trib

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of FM 1173 · Structure no. 180610AA0125001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pruett RD over N Hickory Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Pruett RD over N Hickory Creek Trib 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 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPruett RD
CrossesN Hickory Creek Trib
Location0.25 MI W of FM 1173
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.34203, -97.3454
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2014)
Projected traffic318 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pruett RD over N Hickory Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Pruett RD over N Hickory Creek Trib 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pruett RD over N Hickory Creek Trib carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pruett RD over N Hickory Creek Trib?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pruett RD over N Hickory Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.