US Bridges

Bell Ave over Trib of Pecan CR Rel

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of US 77 · Structure no. 180610B00820003

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,848
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Ave over Trib of Pecan CR Rel is a concrete culvert carrying Bell Ave over Trib of Pecan CR Rel in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 55 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 19,848 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,783 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Ave
CrossesTrib of Pecan CR Rel
Location0.20 MI NE of US 77
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20899, -97.13036
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,848 (2014)
Projected traffic43,783 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Ave over Trib of Pecan CR Rel built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Bell Ave over Trib of Pecan CR Rel 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 Bell Ave over Trib of Pecan CR Rel carry?

About 19,848 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bell Ave over Trib of Pecan CR Rel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Ave over Trib of Pecan CR Rel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.