US Bridges

Jim Christal RD over N Hickory Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 2.25 MI E of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610B04310002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
915
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Christal RD over N Hickory Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jim Christal RD over N Hickory Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 915 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJim Christal RD
CrossesN Hickory Creek
Location2.25 MI E of FM 156
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22146, -97.21825
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jim Christal RD over N Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Christal RD over N Hickory 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 Jim Christal RD over N Hickory Creek carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jim Christal RD over N Hickory Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Christal RD over N Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.