US Bridges

Frame ST over Pecan Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of FM 426 · Structure no. 180610B03260001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,283
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frame ST over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Frame ST over Pecan Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,283 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,587 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFrame ST
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.01 MI N of FM 426
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21643, -97.12484
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,283 (2019)
Projected traffic2,587 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frame ST over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frame 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 Frame ST over Pecan Creek carry?

About 1,283 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Frame ST over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Frame ST over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.