US Bridges

S Ruddell ST over Pecan Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of FM 426 · Structure no. 180610B07280001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,980
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Ruddell ST over Pecan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Ruddell ST over Pecan 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,664 by 2027. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Ruddell ST
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.40 MI S of FM 426
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21029, -97.11721
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,980 (2023)
Projected traffic4,664 by 2027
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Ruddell ST over Pecan Creek built?

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

What condition is S Ruddell 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 S Ruddell ST over Pecan Creek carry?

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Ruddell ST over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S Ruddell ST over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.