US Bridges

Jim Christal RD over S Hickory Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610B04310003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
353
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Christal RD over S Hickory Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Jim Christal RD over S Hickory Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 353 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJim Christal RD
CrossesS Hickory Creek
Location0.10 MI E of FM 156
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22351, -97.2552
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2019)
Projected traffic102 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jim Christal RD over S Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

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

About 353 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jim Christal RD over S Hickory Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Christal RD over S Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.