US Bridges

Morse ST over Trib of Pecan CR

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Woodrow LN · Structure no. 180610B05760001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,341
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morse ST over Trib of Pecan CR is a concrete frame carrying Morse ST over Trib of Pecan CR in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,341 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMorse ST
CrossesTrib of Pecan CR
Location0.15 MI W of Woodrow LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20588, -97.1146
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,341 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2037
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 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 Morse ST over Trib of Pecan CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morse ST over Trib of Pecan CR 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 Morse ST over Trib of Pecan CR carry?

About 4,341 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Morse ST over Trib of Pecan CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Morse ST over Trib of Pecan CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.