US Bridges

W Sycamore ST over Trib of Pecan Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Carroll Blvd · Structure no. 180610B08030001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
881
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Sycamore ST over Trib of Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Sycamore ST over Trib of Pecan Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1955, 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 881 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,853 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Sycamore ST
CrossesTrib of Pecan Creek
Location0.10 MI E of Carroll Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21254, -97.13524
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 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic881 (2019)
Projected traffic5,853 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 W Sycamore ST over Trib of Pecan Creek built?

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

What condition is W Sycamore ST over Trib of 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 W Sycamore ST over Trib of Pecan Creek carry?

About 881 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W Sycamore ST over Trib of Pecan Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns W Sycamore ST over Trib of Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.