US Bridges

Nicholson RD over Clear Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of FM 2164 · Structure no. 180610AA0187001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicholson RD over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nicholson RD over Clear 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 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2037. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNicholson RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.10 MI W of FM 2164
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.3258, -97.14213
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2017)
Projected traffic68 by 2037
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 Nicholson RD over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is Nicholson 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 Nicholson RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Nicholson RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nicholson RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.