US Bridges

Milford Street over Pecan Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of US 81 · Structure no. 091100B00455001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
946
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milford Street over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Milford Street over Pecan Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 946 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,270 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMilford Street
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.65 MI S of US 81
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01708, -97.12194
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic946 (2015)
Projected traffic3,270 by 2029
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milford Street over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milford Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Milford Street over Pecan Creek carry?

About 946 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Milford Street over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Milford Street over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.