US Bridges

FM 428 over Clear Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 2.00 MI NE of Lp 288 · Structure no. 180610008105145

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,421
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 428 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 428 over Clear Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,421 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,260 by 2033. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 428
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.00 MI NE of Lp 288
RouteState Highway 428
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.28172, -97.09251
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,421 (2014)
Projected traffic8,260 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 428 over Clear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 428 over Clear Creek carry?

About 6,421 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 428 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 428 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.