US Bridges

IH 35W / FM 407 over Graham Branch

Fair

Denton County, Texas · At FM 407 · Structure no. 180610008113113

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,949
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35W / FM 407 over Graham Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35W / FM 407 over Graham Branch in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 56 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 20,949 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,100 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 434 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35W / FM 407
CrossesGraham Branch
LocationAt FM 407
RouteInterstate 35
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1001, -97.22447
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width434 ft (132.3 m)
Roadway width197 ft (59.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,949 (2023)
Projected traffic56,100 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 35W / FM 407 over Graham Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is IH 35W / FM 407 over Graham Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35W / FM 407 over Graham Branch carry?

About 20,949 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 35W / FM 407 over Graham Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 434 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35W / FM 407 over Graham Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.