US Bridges

FM 428 (e Sherman) over Cooper Creek

FairPosted for load

Denton County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of Lp 288 · Structure no. 180610008105016

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,393
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 428 (e Sherman) over Cooper Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 428 (e Sherman) over Cooper Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 104 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,393 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,820 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 428 (e Sherman)
CrossesCooper Creek
Location0.90 MI S of Lp 288
RouteState Highway 428
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.246, -97.11784
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,393 (2020)
Projected traffic8,820 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FM 428 (e Sherman) over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is FM 428 (e Sherman) over Cooper 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 428 (e Sherman) over Cooper Creek carry?

About 8,393 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 428 (e Sherman) over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns FM 428 (e Sherman) over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.