US Bridges

N Carroll Blvd over Pecan Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of US 377 · Structure no. 180610B01560001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,048
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Carroll Blvd over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Carroll Blvd over Pecan Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1970, 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 22,048 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,608 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Carroll Blvd
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.40 MI S of US 377
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22491, -97.13703
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,048 (2023)
Projected traffic38,608 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Carroll Blvd over Pecan Creek built?

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

What condition is N Carroll Blvd 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 Carroll Blvd over Pecan Creek carry?

About 22,048 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is N Carroll Blvd over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns N Carroll Blvd over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.