US Bridges

T N Skiles RD over South Hickory Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of Tom Cole RD · Structure no. 180610AA0362001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T N Skiles RD over South Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T N Skiles RD over South Hickory Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT N Skiles RD
CrossesSouth Hickory Creek
Location0.65 MI W of Tom Cole RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20503, -97.24041
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
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 T N Skiles RD over South Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is T N Skiles RD over South Hickory 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 T N Skiles RD over South Hickory Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is T N Skiles RD over South Hickory Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T N Skiles RD over South Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.