US Bridges

Oakland Ave over Pecan Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of 3rd ST · Structure no. 180610B06140001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,847
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland Ave over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oakland Ave over Pecan Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 70 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 1,847 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,002 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOakland Ave
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.35 MI S of 3rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22032, -97.12994
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,847 (2019)
Projected traffic2,002 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakland Ave over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Oakland Ave 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 Oakland Ave over Pecan Creek carry?

About 1,847 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Oakland Ave over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Oakland Ave over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.