US Bridges

FM 428 over Clear Creek Relief No 1

Good

Denton County, Texas · 2.20 MI NE of Lp 288 · Structure no. 180610008105156

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,421
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 428 over Clear Creek Relief No 1 is a concrete culvert carrying FM 428 over Clear Creek Relief No 1 in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,421 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 428
CrossesClear Creek Relief No 1
Location2.20 MI NE of Lp 288
RouteState Highway 428
StateTexas
Coordinates33.28462, -97.08951
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,421 (2014)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 428 over Clear Creek Relief No 1 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 428 over Clear Creek Relief No 1 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 428 over Clear Creek Relief No 1 carry?

About 6,421 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 428 over Clear Creek Relief No 1?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 428 over Clear Creek Relief No 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.