US Bridges

Hickory Hill RD over Loving Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of Hilltop RD · Structure no. 180610AA0668001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,696
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Hill RD over Loving Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Hickory Hill RD over Loving Branch 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 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 3,696 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,057 by 2027. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Hill RD
CrossesLoving Branch
Location0.80 MI E of Hilltop RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11781, -97.11747
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,696 (2019)
Projected traffic1,057 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hickory Hill RD over Loving Branch built?

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

What condition is Hickory Hill RD over Loving Branch 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 Hickory Hill RD over Loving Branch carry?

About 3,696 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Hill RD over Loving Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Hill RD over Loving Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.