US Bridges

Rector RD over Clear Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of Nicholson RD · Structure no. 180610AA0165001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rector RD over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rector RD over Clear Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2037. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRector RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.35 MI N of Nicholson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.33077, -97.14907
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2017)
Projected traffic85 by 2037
Trucks0%
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 Rector RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rector RD over Clear 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 Rector RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Rector RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rector RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.