US Bridges

W Congress ST over Pecan Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Carroll Blvd · Structure no. 180610B02080001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,079
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Congress ST over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Congress ST 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 2,079 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Congress ST
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.10 MI W of Carroll Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21931, -97.1388
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,079 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 W Congress ST over Pecan Creek built?

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

What condition is W Congress ST 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 W Congress ST over Pecan Creek carry?

About 2,079 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Congress ST over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns W Congress ST over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.