US Bridges

Sunset ST over Pecan Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Carroll Blvd · Structure no. 180610B07980001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,889
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset ST over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sunset 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 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 2,889 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,871 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset ST
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.15 MI W of Carroll Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22968, -97.13961
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,889 (2019)
Projected traffic4,871 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 Sunset ST over Pecan Creek built?

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

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

About 2,889 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sunset ST over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Sunset ST over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.