US Bridges

Friendship RD over Branch of Pecan Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of FM 1385 · Structure no. 180610AA0262002

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
494
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friendship RD over Branch of Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Friendship RD over Branch of Pecan Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 494 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFriendship RD
CrossesBranch of Pecan Creek
Location0.4 MI W of FM 1385
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.34721, -96.90854
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2034
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Friendship RD over Branch of Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friendship RD over Branch of Pecan 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Friendship RD over Branch of Pecan Creek carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Friendship RD over Branch of Pecan Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Friendship RD over Branch of Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.