US Bridges

FM 428 over Draw

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 3.55 MI NE of Lp 288 · Structure no. 180610008105177

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,330
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 428 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 428 over Draw in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5,330 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 428
CrossesDraw
Location3.55 MI NE of Lp 288
RouteState Highway 428
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.29715, -97.07399
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 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,330 (2009)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 428 over Draw 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 428 over Draw carry?

About 5,330 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 428 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FM 428 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.