US Bridges

Fulton ST over Pecan Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.23 MI S of US 377 · Structure no. 180610B03340001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,394
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton ST over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fulton ST over Pecan Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,394 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,947 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFulton ST
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.23 MI S of US 377
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.2261, -97.14329
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,394 (2019)
Projected traffic5,947 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 Fulton ST over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulton 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fulton ST over Pecan Creek carry?

About 1,394 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Fulton ST over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton ST over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.