US Bridges

Old Alton RD over Hickory Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of FM 2181 · Structure no. 180610AA0619002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,938
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Alton RD over Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Alton RD over Hickory Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7,938 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2037. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Alton RD
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.30 MI S of FM 2181
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12966, -97.10442
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,938 (2019)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 Old Alton RD over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Alton RD over 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 Old Alton RD over Hickory Creek carry?

About 7,938 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Alton RD over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old Alton RD over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.