US Bridges

Hickory Creek RD over Fletcher Branch

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.05 MI W of FM 2181 · Structure no. 180610B03762001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,976
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Creek RD over Fletcher Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory Creek RD over Fletcher Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,976 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHickory Creek RD
CrossesFletcher Branch
Location1.05 MI W of FM 2181
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21444, -97.12226
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,976 (2019)
Projected traffic653 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hickory Creek RD over Fletcher Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Creek RD over Fletcher Branch 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 Hickory Creek RD over Fletcher Branch carry?

About 1,976 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Creek RD over Fletcher Branch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Creek RD over Fletcher Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.