US Bridges

Bell Place over Pecan Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of FM 426 · Structure no. 180610B00825001

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,267
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Place over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bell Place over Pecan Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 64 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 1,267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,322 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Place
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.05 MI N of FM 426
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21708, -97.12742
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,267 (2013)
Projected traffic2,322 by 2033
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bell Place over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Bell Place 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 Bell Place over Pecan Creek carry?

About 1,267 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Bell Place over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Place over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.