US Bridges

Cordell ST over Pecan Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.07 MI W of Fulton ST · Structure no. 180610B02160001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
312
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cordell ST over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cordell ST over Pecan Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 312 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,700 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCordell ST
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.07 MI W of Fulton ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22661, -97.14451
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2019)
Projected traffic1,700 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 Cordell ST over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cordell ST over Pecan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Cordell ST over Pecan Creek carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cordell ST over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Cordell ST over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.