US Bridges

E Hickory ST over Pecan Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.57 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 180610B03760002

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,976
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Hickory ST over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Hickory ST over Pecan Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 58 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 1,976 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,946 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Hickory ST
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.57 MI E of US 77
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21441, -97.12233
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,976 (2019)
Projected traffic3,946 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 E Hickory ST over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is E Hickory 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 E Hickory ST over Pecan Creek carry?

About 1,976 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Hickory ST over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns E Hickory ST over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.