US Bridges

N Austin Ave over Pecan Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.001 MI S of Parkway ST · Structure no. 180610B00420001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Austin Ave over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Austin Ave over Pecan Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 397 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesN Austin Ave
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.001 MI S of Parkway ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21803, -97.13169
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2013)
Projected traffic397 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Austin Ave over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Austin Ave over Pecan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does N Austin Ave over Pecan Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is N Austin Ave over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N Austin Ave over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.