US Bridges

SH 50 over Pecan Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Hunt Cl · Structure no. 010750008201011

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,097
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 50 over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 50 over Pecan Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,097 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,536 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 50
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Hunt Cl
RouteState Highway 50
StateTexas
Coordinates33.40531, -95.93862
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,097 (2023)
Projected traffic1,536 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 50 over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 50 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 50 over Pecan Creek carry?

About 1,097 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 50 over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH 50 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.