US Bridges

Riek RD over S Hickory Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of Ripy RD · Structure no. 180610AA0199001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riek RD over S Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Riek RD over S 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 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRiek RD
CrossesS Hickory Creek
Location0.65 MI W of Ripy RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.27306, -97.33232
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2019)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Riek RD over S Hickory Creek built?

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

What condition is Riek RD over S 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 Riek RD over S Hickory Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Riek RD over S Hickory Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Riek RD over S Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.