US Bridges

Old Alton DR over Hickory Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of FM 2181 · Structure no. 180610AA0619003

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Alton DR over Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Alton DR over Hickory 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Alton DR
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.3 MI W of FM 2181
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13995, -97.10977
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic60 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Alton DR over Hickory Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Alton DR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Alton DR over Hickory Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Old Alton DR over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old Alton DR over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.