US Bridges

FM 428 over Draw

Good

Denton County, Texas · 3.65 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 180610081701005

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,734
2014 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 1966 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,734 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 428
CrossesDraw
Location3.65 MI E of US 377
RouteState Highway 428
StateTexas
Coordinates33.29737, -96.92067
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,734 (2014)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is FM 428 over Draw 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 428 over Draw carry?

About 1,734 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 428 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 428 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.