FM 426 over Pecan Creek
FairDenton County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 180610B11400001
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,587
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 426 over Pecan Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 426 over Pecan Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 77 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 11,587 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,381 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 426 over Pecan Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is FM 426 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 426 over Pecan Creek carry?
About 11,587 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 426 over Pecan Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns FM 426 over Pecan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.