US Bridges

Panhandle ST over Pecan Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Carroll Blvd · Structure no. 180610B06420001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panhandle ST over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Panhandle ST over Pecan Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,888 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPanhandle ST
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.10 MI W of Carroll Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22133, -97.13902
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2019)
Projected traffic1,888 by 2033
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Panhandle ST over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panhandle ST over Pecan 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 Panhandle ST over Pecan Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Panhandle ST over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Panhandle ST over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.